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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.67, 66,058.43 and 20,659.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.67, 66,058.43 and 20,659.50 is: 30,992.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.67 : 66,058.43 = 20,659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.67/66,058.43 = 20,659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.67x = 66,058.43 × 20,659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.67x = 1,364,734,031.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,734,031.29/44,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,992.97

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