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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,999.48, 66,012.18 and 16,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,999.48, 66,012.18 and 16,291 is: 24,441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,999.48 : 66,012.18 = 16,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,999.48/66,012.18 = 16,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,999.48x = 66,012.18 × 16,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,999.48x = 1,075,404,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,404,424.38/43,999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,441.30

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