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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,271.60, 66,419.24 and 19,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,271.60, 66,419.24 and 19,313.68 is: 28,975.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,271.60 : 66,419.24 = 19,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,271.60/66,419.24 = 19,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,271.60x = 66,419.24 × 19,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,271.60x = 1,282,799,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,799,947.20/44,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,975.69

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