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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,249.41, 66,371.95 and 16,545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,249.41, 66,371.95 and 16,545.25 is: 24,817.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,249.41 : 66,371.95 = 16,545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,249.41/66,371.95 = 16,545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,249.41x = 66,371.95 × 16,545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,249.41x = 1,098,140,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,140,505.74/44,249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,817.07

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