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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,127.47, 66,170.42 and 16,027.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,127.47, 66,170.42 and 16,027.65 is: 24,033.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,127.47 : 66,170.42 = 16,027.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,127.47/66,170.42 = 16,027.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,127.47x = 66,170.42 × 16,027.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,127.47x = 1,060,556,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,556,251.97/44,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.93

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