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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,215.16, 66,320.58 and 16,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,215.16, 66,320.58 and 16,511 is: 24,765.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,215.16 : 66,320.58 = 16,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,215.16/66,320.58 = 16,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,215.16x = 66,320.58 × 16,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,215.16x = 1,095,019,096.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,019,096.38/44,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.69

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