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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,157.16, 66,233.58 and 16,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,157.16, 66,233.58 and 16,453 is: 24,678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,157.16 : 66,233.58 = 16,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,157.16/66,233.58 = 16,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,157.16x = 66,233.58 × 16,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,157.16x = 1,089,741,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,741,091.74/44,157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.70

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