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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,214.22, 66,314.73 and 16,127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,214.22, 66,314.73 and 16,127.68 is: 24,189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,214.22 : 66,314.73 = 16,127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,214.22/66,314.73 = 16,127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,214.22x = 66,314.73 × 16,127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,214.22x = 1,069,502,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,502,744.73/44,214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,189.11

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