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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.87, 45,019.08 and 11,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.87, 45,019.08 and 11,296.32 is: 16,952.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.87 : 45,019.08 = 11,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.87/45,019.08 = 11,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.87x = 45,019.08 × 11,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.87x = 508,549,933.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,549,933.79/29,997.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,952.87

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