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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,377.94, 66,567 and 16,656.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,377.94, 66,567 and 16,656.50 is: 24,984.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,377.94 : 66,567 = 16,656.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,377.94/66,567 = 16,656.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,377.94x = 66,567 × 16,656.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,377.94x = 1,108,773,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,773,235.50/44,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,984.78

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