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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,138.76, 66,187.33 and 16,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,138.76, 66,187.33 and 16,039 is: 24,050.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,138.76 : 66,187.33 = 16,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,138.76/66,187.33 = 16,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,138.76x = 66,187.33 × 16,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,138.76x = 1,061,578,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,578,585.87/44,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,050.94

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