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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,792.88, 44,673.12 and 19,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,792.88, 44,673.12 and 19,261.44 is: 28,881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,792.88 : 44,673.12 = 19,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,792.88/44,673.12 = 19,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,792.88x = 44,673.12 × 19,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,792.88x = 860,468,620.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,468,620.49/29,792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,881.69

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