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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,249.16, 66,371.58 and 16,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,249.16, 66,371.58 and 16,545 is: 24,816.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,249.16 : 66,371.58 = 16,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,249.16/66,371.58 = 16,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,249.16x = 66,371.58 × 16,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,249.16x = 1,098,117,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,117,791.10/44,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,816.69

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