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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,213.16, 66,317.58 and 16,509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,213.16, 66,317.58 and 16,509 is: 24,762.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,213.16 : 66,317.58 = 16,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,213.16/66,317.58 = 16,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,213.16x = 66,317.58 × 16,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,213.16x = 1,094,836,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,836,928.22/44,213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,762.69

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