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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,113.44, 66,131.28 and 16,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,113.44, 66,131.28 and 16,392 is: 24,573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,113.44 : 66,131.28 = 16,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,113.44/66,131.28 = 16,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,113.44x = 66,131.28 × 16,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,113.44x = 1,084,023,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,023,941.76/44,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.55

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