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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,377, 66,575.22 and 16,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,377, 66,575.22 and 16,675 is: 25,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,377 : 66,575.22 = 16,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,377/66,575.22 = 16,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,377x = 66,575.22 × 16,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,377x = 1,110,141,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,141,793.50/44,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,016.15

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