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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,049.12, 66,108.72 and 15,977.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,049.12, 66,108.72 and 15,977.22 is: 23,978.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,049.12 : 66,108.72 = 15,977.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,049.12/66,108.72 = 15,977.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,049.12x = 66,108.72 × 15,977.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,049.12x = 1,056,233,375.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,233,375.37/44,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,978.54

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