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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,014.28, 66,027.96 and 15,936.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,014.28, 66,027.96 and 15,936.44 is: 23,907.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,014.28 : 66,027.96 = 15,936.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,014.28/66,027.96 = 15,936.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,014.28x = 66,027.96 × 15,936.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,014.28x = 1,052,250,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,250,622.86/44,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,907.03

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