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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,149.14, 66,253.47 and 16,447.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,149.14, 66,253.47 and 16,447.14 is: 24,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,149.14 : 66,253.47 = 16,447.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,149.14/66,253.47 = 16,447.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,149.14x = 66,253.47 × 16,447.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,149.14x = 1,089,680,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,680,096.58/44,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.80

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