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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,147.99, 66,263.61 and 16,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,147.99, 66,263.61 and 16,095.16 is: 24,157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,147.99 : 66,263.61 = 16,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,147.99/66,263.61 = 16,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,147.99x = 66,263.61 × 16,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,147.99x = 1,066,523,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,523,324.65/44,147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,157.91

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