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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,481.88, 66,713.60 and 16,394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,481.88, 66,713.60 and 16,394.66 is: 24,588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,481.88 : 66,713.60 = 16,394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,481.88/66,713.60 = 16,394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,481.88x = 66,713.60 × 16,394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,481.88x = 1,093,746,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,746,789.38/44,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,588.59

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