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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,372.44, 66,539.22 and 16,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,372.44, 66,539.22 and 16,651 is: 24,969.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,372.44 : 66,539.22 = 16,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,372.44/66,539.22 = 16,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,372.44x = 66,539.22 × 16,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,372.44x = 1,107,944,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,944,552.22/44,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.21

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