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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,275.77, 66,423.66 and 16,195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,275.77, 66,423.66 and 16,195.71 is: 24,297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,275.77 : 66,423.66 = 16,195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,275.77/66,423.66 = 16,195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,275.77x = 66,423.66 × 16,195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,275.77x = 1,075,778,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,778,334.50/44,275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,297.22

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