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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,141.58, 66,175.04 and 19,162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,141.58, 66,175.04 and 19,162.73 is: 28,727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,141.58 : 66,175.04 = 19,162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,141.58/66,175.04 = 19,162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,141.58x = 66,175.04 × 19,162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,141.58x = 1,268,094,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,094,637.60/44,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,727.89

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