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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,174.23, 66,278.86 and 16,096.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,174.23, 66,278.86 and 16,096.19 is: 24,150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,174.23 : 66,278.86 = 16,096.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,174.23/66,278.86 = 16,096.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,174.23x = 66,278.86 × 16,096.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,174.23x = 1,066,836,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,836,751.91/44,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,150.66

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