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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,245.64, 66,374.70 and 16,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,245.64, 66,374.70 and 16,541 is: 24,813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,245.64 : 66,374.70 = 16,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,245.64/66,374.70 = 16,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,245.64x = 66,374.70 × 16,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,245.64x = 1,097,903,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,903,912.70/44,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,813.83

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