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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,247.41, 66,371.79 and 16,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,247.41, 66,371.79 and 16,173.17 is: 24,260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,247.41 : 66,371.79 = 16,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,247.41/66,371.79 = 16,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,247.41x = 66,371.79 × 16,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,247.41x = 1,073,442,242.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,442,242.87/44,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.00

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