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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.82, 44,952 and 11,245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.82, 44,952 and 11,245.65 is: 16,864.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.82 : 44,952 = 11,245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.82/44,952 = 11,245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.82x = 44,952 × 11,245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.82x = 505,514,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,514,458.80/29,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,864.07

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