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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,139.76, 66,188.83 and 16,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,139.76, 66,188.83 and 16,040 is: 24,052.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,139.76 : 66,188.83 = 16,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,139.76/66,188.83 = 16,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,139.76x = 66,188.83 × 16,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,139.76x = 1,061,668,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,668,833.20/44,139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,052.44

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