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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,936.88, 67,405.59 and 19,971.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,936.88, 67,405.59 and 19,971.06 is: 29,956.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,936.88 : 67,405.59 = 19,971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,936.88/67,405.59 = 19,971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,936.88x = 67,405.59 × 19,971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,936.88x = 1,346,161,082.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,161,082.23/44,936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,956.71

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