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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.56, 44,998.96 and 11,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.56, 44,998.96 and 11,275.84 is: 16,915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.56 : 44,998.96 = 11,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.56/44,998.96 = 11,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.56x = 44,998.96 × 11,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.56x = 507,401,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,401,073.13/29,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,915.31

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