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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,976.22, 44,986.86 and 11,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,976.22, 44,986.86 and 11,274.70 is: 16,920.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,976.22 : 44,986.86 = 11,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,976.22/44,986.86 = 11,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,976.22x = 44,986.86 × 11,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,976.22x = 507,213,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,213,350.44/29,976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,920.52

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