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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,262.16, 66,391.08 and 16,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,262.16, 66,391.08 and 16,558 is: 24,836.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,262.16 : 66,391.08 = 16,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,262.16/66,391.08 = 16,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,262.16x = 66,391.08 × 16,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,262.16x = 1,099,303,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,303,502.64/44,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,836.19

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