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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,016.28, 66,030.96 and 15,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,016.28, 66,030.96 and 15,938.44 is: 23,910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,016.28 : 66,030.96 = 15,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,016.28/66,030.96 = 15,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,016.28x = 66,030.96 × 15,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,016.28x = 1,052,430,494.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,430,494.10/44,016.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,910.03

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