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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,053.53, 66,106.50 and 15,970.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,053.53, 66,106.50 and 15,970.83 is: 23,965.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,053.53 : 66,106.50 = 15,970.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,053.53/66,106.50 = 15,970.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,053.53x = 66,106.50 × 15,970.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,053.53x = 1,055,775,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,775,673.40/44,053.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,965.75

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