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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.20, 66,421.80 and 19,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.20, 66,421.80 and 19,333.20 is: 28,999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.20 : 66,421.80 = 19,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.20/66,421.80 = 19,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.20x = 66,421.80 × 19,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.20x = 1,284,145,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,145,943.76/44,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,999.80

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