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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,259.48, 66,389.22 and 16,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,259.48, 66,389.22 and 16,551 is: 24,826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,259.48 : 66,389.22 = 16,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,259.48/66,389.22 = 16,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,259.48x = 66,389.22 × 16,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,259.48x = 1,098,807,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,807,980.22/44,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.50

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