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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,976.44, 44,959.61 and 10,997.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,976.44, 44,959.61 and 10,997.15 is: 16,493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,976.44 : 44,959.61 = 10,997.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,976.44/44,959.61 = 10,997.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,976.44x = 44,959.61 × 10,997.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,976.44x = 494,427,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,427,377.81/29,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.87

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