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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,016.95, 65,968.83 and 19,983.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,016.95, 65,968.83 and 19,983.71 is: 29,949.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,016.95 : 65,968.83 = 19,983.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,016.95/65,968.83 = 19,983.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,016.95x = 65,968.83 × 19,983.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,016.95x = 1,318,302,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,302,132.68/44,016.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,949.87

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