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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,231.10, 66,272.70 and 19,233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,231.10, 66,272.70 and 19,233.66 is: 28,818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,231.10 : 66,272.70 = 19,233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,231.10/66,272.70 = 19,233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,231.10x = 66,272.70 × 19,233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,231.10x = 1,274,666,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,666,579.08/44,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,818.33

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