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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,486.49, 66,686.86 and 16,391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,486.49, 66,686.86 and 16,391.18 is: 24,570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,486.49 : 66,686.86 = 16,391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,486.49/66,686.86 = 16,391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,486.49x = 66,686.86 × 16,391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,486.49x = 1,093,076,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,076,325.89/44,486.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.97

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