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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,373, 66,569.22 and 16,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,373, 66,569.22 and 16,671 is: 25,010.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,373 : 66,569.22 = 16,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,373/66,569.22 = 16,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,373x = 66,569.22 × 16,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,373x = 1,109,775,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,775,466.62/44,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.15

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