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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,196.48, 66,301.20 and 16,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,196.48, 66,301.20 and 16,488 is: 24,734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,196.48 : 66,301.20 = 16,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,196.48/66,301.20 = 16,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,196.48x = 66,301.20 × 16,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,196.48x = 1,093,174,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,174,185.60/44,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.42

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