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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,021.39, 66,037.20 and 15,954.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,021.39, 66,037.20 and 15,954.66 is: 23,933.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,021.39 : 66,037.20 = 15,954.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,021.39/66,037.20 = 15,954.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,021.39x = 66,037.20 × 15,954.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,021.39x = 1,053,601,073.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,601,073.35/44,021.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,933.85

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