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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,660.40, 44,490.60 and 19,162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,660.40, 44,490.60 and 19,162.80 is: 28,744.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,660.40 : 44,490.60 = 19,162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,660.40/44,490.60 = 19,162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,660.40x = 44,490.60 × 19,162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,660.40x = 852,564,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,564,469.68/29,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,744.20

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