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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,222.76, 66,323.34 and 16,138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,222.76, 66,323.34 and 16,138.44 is: 24,203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,222.76 : 66,323.34 = 16,138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,222.76/66,323.34 = 16,138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,222.76x = 66,323.34 × 16,138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,222.76x = 1,070,355,243.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,355,243.19/44,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,203.72

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