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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.55, 66,052.34 and 15,964.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.55, 66,052.34 and 15,964.82 is: 23,949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.55 : 66,052.34 = 15,964.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.55/66,052.34 = 15,964.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.55x = 66,052.34 × 15,964.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.55x = 1,054,513,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,513,757.03/44,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,949.05

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