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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,101.83, 66,133.59 and 16,012.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,101.83, 66,133.59 and 16,012.55 is: 24,011.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,101.83 : 66,133.59 = 16,012.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,101.83/66,133.59 = 16,012.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,101.83x = 66,133.59 × 16,012.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,101.83x = 1,058,967,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,967,416.55/44,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.87

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