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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,035.50, 66,062.97 and 16,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,035.50, 66,062.97 and 16,333.50 is: 24,503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,035.50 : 66,062.97 = 16,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,035.50/66,062.97 = 16,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,035.50x = 66,062.97 × 16,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,035.50x = 1,079,039,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,039,520.50/44,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,503.86

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