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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,087.68, 66,131.34 and 16,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,087.68, 66,131.34 and 16,007.68 is: 24,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,087.68 : 66,131.34 = 16,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,087.68/66,131.34 = 16,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,087.68x = 66,131.34 × 16,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,087.68x = 1,058,609,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,609,328.69/44,087.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.45

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