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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.36, 44,990.51 and 11,017.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.36, 44,990.51 and 11,017.85 is: 16,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.36 : 44,990.51 = 11,017.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.36/44,990.51 = 11,017.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.36x = 44,990.51 × 11,017.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.36x = 495,698,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,698,410.56/29,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,524.73

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