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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.13, 44,966.46 and 11,261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.13, 44,966.46 and 11,261.72 is: 16,889.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.13 : 44,966.46 = 11,261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.13/44,966.46 = 11,261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.13x = 44,966.46 × 11,261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.13x = 506,399,457.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,399,457.08/29,983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.48

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