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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,042.73, 66,061.74 and 15,577.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,042.73, 66,061.74 and 15,577.71 is: 23,365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,042.73 : 66,061.74 = 15,577.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,042.73/66,061.74 = 15,577.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,042.73x = 66,061.74 × 15,577.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,042.73x = 1,029,090,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,090,627.82/44,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,365.73

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