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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,271.27, 66,416.93 and 16,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,271.27, 66,416.93 and 16,191.20 is: 24,290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,271.27 : 66,416.93 = 16,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,271.27/66,416.93 = 16,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,271.27x = 66,416.93 × 16,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,271.27x = 1,075,369,383.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,369,383.98/44,271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,290.46

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