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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,099.64, 66,149.28 and 16,019.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,099.64, 66,149.28 and 16,019.64 is: 24,029.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,099.64 : 66,149.28 = 16,019.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,099.64/66,149.28 = 16,019.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,099.64x = 66,149.28 × 16,019.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,099.64x = 1,059,687,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,687,651.86/44,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.39

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