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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,072.61, 66,091.70 and 15,984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,072.61, 66,091.70 and 15,984.24 is: 23,970.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,072.61 : 66,091.70 = 15,984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,072.61/66,091.70 = 15,984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,072.61x = 66,091.70 × 15,984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,072.61x = 1,056,425,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,425,514.89/44,072.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,970.11

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