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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,309.91, 66,445.32 and 16,222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,309.91, 66,445.32 and 16,222.65 is: 24,326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,309.91 : 66,445.32 = 16,222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,309.91/66,445.32 = 16,222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,309.91x = 66,445.32 × 16,222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,309.91x = 1,077,919,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,919,170.50/44,309.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.82

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