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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.28, 45,016.92 and 11,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.28, 45,016.92 and 11,294.76 is: 16,950.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.28 : 45,016.92 = 11,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.28/45,016.92 = 11,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.28x = 45,016.92 × 11,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.28x = 508,455,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,455,307.34/29,996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,950.61

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