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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,214.76, 66,345.18 and 19,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,214.76, 66,345.18 and 19,585 is: 29,387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,214.76 : 66,345.18 = 19,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,214.76/66,345.18 = 19,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,214.76x = 66,345.18 × 19,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,214.76x = 1,299,370,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,370,350.30/44,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,387.71

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