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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,204, 66,309.24 and 16,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,204, 66,309.24 and 16,502 is: 24,754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,204 : 66,309.24 = 16,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,204/66,309.24 = 16,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,204x = 66,309.24 × 16,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,204x = 1,094,235,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,235,078.48/44,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,754.21

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