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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,037, 66,065.22 and 16,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,037, 66,065.22 and 16,335 is: 24,506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,037 : 66,065.22 = 16,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,037/66,065.22 = 16,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,037x = 66,065.22 × 16,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,037x = 1,079,175,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,175,368.70/44,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,506.11

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