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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,822.16, 65,739.90 and 16,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,822.16, 65,739.90 and 16,118 is: 24,179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,822.16 : 65,739.90 = 16,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,822.16/65,739.90 = 16,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,822.16x = 65,739.90 × 16,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,822.16x = 1,059,595,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,595,708.20/43,822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,179.45

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