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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,254.15, 66,307.31 and 19,256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,254.15, 66,307.31 and 19,256.74 is: 28,852.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,254.15 : 66,307.31 = 19,256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,254.15/66,307.31 = 19,256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,254.15x = 66,307.31 × 19,256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,254.15x = 1,276,862,438.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,862,438.93/44,254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,852.94

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