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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,215.76, 66,346.68 and 19,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,215.76, 66,346.68 and 19,586 is: 29,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,215.76 : 66,346.68 = 19,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,215.76/66,346.68 = 19,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,215.76x = 66,346.68 × 19,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,215.76x = 1,299,466,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,466,074.48/44,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,389.21

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