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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,221.76, 66,355.68 and 19,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,221.76, 66,355.68 and 19,592 is: 29,398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,221.76 : 66,355.68 = 19,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,221.76/66,355.68 = 19,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,221.76x = 66,355.68 × 19,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,221.76x = 1,300,040,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,040,482.56/44,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,398.21

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