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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,323.44, 66,465.72 and 16,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,323.44, 66,465.72 and 16,602 is: 24,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,323.44 : 66,465.72 = 16,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,323.44/66,465.72 = 16,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,323.44x = 66,465.72 × 16,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,323.44x = 1,103,463,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,463,883.44/44,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.72

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