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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,271.40, 66,425.10 and 19,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,271.40, 66,425.10 and 19,316.20 is: 28,982.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,271.40 : 66,425.10 = 19,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,271.40/66,425.10 = 19,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,271.40x = 66,425.10 × 19,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,271.40x = 1,283,080,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,080,516.62/44,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,982.15

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