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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.27, 66,072.83 and 16,348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.27, 66,072.83 and 16,348.71 is: 24,532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.27 : 66,072.83 = 16,348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.27/66,072.83 = 16,348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.27x = 66,072.83 × 16,348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.27x = 1,080,205,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,205,454.81/44,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,532.69

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