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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,263, 66,404.22 and 16,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,263, 66,404.22 and 16,561 is: 24,845.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,263 : 66,404.22 = 16,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,263/66,404.22 = 16,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,263x = 66,404.22 × 16,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,263x = 1,099,720,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,720,287.42/44,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,845.14

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