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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,103.72, 66,155.34 and 16,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,103.72, 66,155.34 and 16,023.72 is: 24,035.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,103.72 : 66,155.34 = 16,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,103.72/66,155.34 = 16,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,103.72x = 66,155.34 × 16,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,103.72x = 1,060,054,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,054,644.66/44,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,035.49

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