Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,527.28, 66,790.92 and 19,886
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,527.28, 66,790.92 and 19,886 is: 29,829
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,527.28 : 66,790.92 = 19,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,527.28/66,790.92 = 19,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,527.28x = 66,790.92 × 19,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,527.28x = 1,328,204,235.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,328,204,235.12/44,527.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,829
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