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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,993, 44,991.72 and 11,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,993, 44,991.72 and 11,525 is: 17,288.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,993 : 44,991.72 = 11,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,993/44,991.72 = 11,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,993x = 44,991.72 × 11,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,993x = 518,529,573
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,529,573/29,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,288.35

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