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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,016, 66,024.54 and 16,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,016, 66,024.54 and 16,314 is: 24,471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,016 : 66,024.54 = 16,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,016/66,024.54 = 16,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,016x = 66,024.54 × 16,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,016x = 1,077,124,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,124,345.56/44,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,471.20

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