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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,181.16, 66,269.58 and 16,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,181.16, 66,269.58 and 16,477 is: 24,714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,181.16 : 66,269.58 = 16,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,181.16/66,269.58 = 16,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,181.16x = 66,269.58 × 16,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,181.16x = 1,091,923,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,923,869.66/44,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.69

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