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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,139.59, 66,188.51 and 16,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,139.59, 66,188.51 and 16,040.06 is: 24,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,139.59 : 66,188.51 = 16,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,139.59/66,188.51 = 16,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,139.59x = 66,188.51 × 16,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,139.59x = 1,061,667,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,667,671.71/44,139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,052.50

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