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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,261.28, 66,332.79 and 16,154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,261.28, 66,332.79 and 16,154.91 is: 24,210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,261.28 : 66,332.79 = 16,154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,261.28/66,332.79 = 16,154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,261.28x = 66,332.79 × 16,154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,261.28x = 1,071,600,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,600,252.50/44,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,210.78

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