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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,511.21, 66,775.76 and 16,431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,511.21, 66,775.76 and 16,431.44 is: 24,650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,511.21 : 66,775.76 = 16,431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,511.21/66,775.76 = 16,431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,511.21x = 66,775.76 × 16,431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,511.21x = 1,097,221,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,221,893.89/44,511.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.46

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