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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,607, 66,936.42 and 19,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,607, 66,936.42 and 19,983 is: 29,986.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,607 : 66,936.42 = 19,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,607/66,936.42 = 19,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,607x = 66,936.42 × 19,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,607x = 1,337,590,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,590,480.86/44,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,986.11

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