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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,483.49, 66,682.36 and 16,388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,483.49, 66,682.36 and 16,388.18 is: 24,566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,483.49 : 66,682.36 = 16,388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,483.49/66,682.36 = 16,388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,483.49x = 66,682.36 × 16,388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,483.49x = 1,092,802,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,802,518.50/44,483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,566.47

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