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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,271, 66,366.48 and 16,171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,271, 66,366.48 and 16,171.23 is: 24,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,271 : 66,366.48 = 16,171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,271/66,366.48 = 16,171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,271x = 66,366.48 × 16,171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,271x = 1,073,227,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,227,612.37/44,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,242.23

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