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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.73, 66,406.71 and 19,314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.73, 66,406.71 and 19,314.96 is: 28,962.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.73 : 66,406.71 = 19,314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.73/66,406.71 = 19,314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.73x = 66,406.71 × 19,314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.73x = 1,282,642,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,642,947.38/44,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,962.89

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