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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,057.76, 66,064.93 and 15,973.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,057.76, 66,064.93 and 15,973.59 is: 23,952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,057.76 : 66,064.93 = 15,973.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,057.76/66,064.93 = 15,973.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,057.76x = 66,064.93 × 15,973.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,057.76x = 1,055,294,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,294,025.33/44,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,952.51

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