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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,481.20, 44,221.80 and 19,588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,481.20, 44,221.80 and 19,588.40 is: 29,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,481.20 : 44,221.80 = 19,588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,481.20/44,221.80 = 19,588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,481.20x = 44,221.80 × 19,588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,481.20x = 866,234,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,234,307.12/29,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,382.60

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