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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,077.31, 66,115.83 and 15,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,077.31, 66,115.83 and 15,997.33 is: 23,995.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,077.31 : 66,115.83 = 15,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,077.31/66,115.83 = 15,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,077.31x = 66,115.83 × 15,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,077.31x = 1,057,676,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,676,750.73/44,077.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,995.95

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