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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,376, 66,573.72 and 16,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,376, 66,573.72 and 16,674 is: 25,014.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,376 : 66,573.72 = 16,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,376/66,573.72 = 16,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,376x = 66,573.72 × 16,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,376x = 1,110,050,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,050,207.28/44,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,014.65

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