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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,034, 66,060.72 and 16,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,034, 66,060.72 and 16,332 is: 24,501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,034 : 66,060.72 = 16,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,034/66,060.72 = 16,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,034x = 66,060.72 × 16,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,034x = 1,078,903,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,903,679.04/44,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.61

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