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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,982.94, 44,966.18 and 11,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,982.94, 44,966.18 and 11,261.52 is: 16,889.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,982.94 : 44,966.18 = 11,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,982.94/44,966.18 = 11,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,982.94x = 44,966.18 × 11,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,982.94x = 506,387,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,387,563.55/29,982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.19

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