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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,421.76, 66,658.89 and 16,361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,421.76, 66,658.89 and 16,361.53 is: 24,551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,421.76 : 66,658.89 = 16,361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,421.76/66,658.89 = 16,361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,421.76x = 66,658.89 × 16,361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,421.76x = 1,090,641,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,641,428.50/44,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,551.96

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