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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,203, 66,307.74 and 16,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,203, 66,307.74 and 16,501 is: 24,752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,203 : 66,307.74 = 16,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,203/66,307.74 = 16,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,203x = 66,307.74 × 16,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,203x = 1,094,144,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,144,017.74/44,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.71

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