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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,214.16, 66,319.08 and 16,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,214.16, 66,319.08 and 16,510 is: 24,764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,214.16 : 66,319.08 = 16,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,214.16/66,319.08 = 16,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,214.16x = 66,319.08 × 16,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,214.16x = 1,094,928,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,928,010.80/44,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,764.19

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