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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,478.51, 66,707.28 and 16,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,478.51, 66,707.28 and 16,383.30 is: 24,571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,478.51 : 66,707.28 = 16,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,478.51/66,707.28 = 16,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,478.51x = 66,707.28 × 16,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,478.51x = 1,092,885,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,885,630.58/44,478.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,571.09

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