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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,145.49, 66,129.46 and 20,419.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,145.49, 66,129.46 and 20,419.73 is: 30,588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,145.49 : 66,129.46 = 20,419.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,145.49/66,129.46 = 20,419.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,145.49x = 66,129.46 × 20,419.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,145.49x = 1,350,345,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,345,699.40/44,145.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,588.53

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