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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,579, 66,871.74 and 16,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,579, 66,871.74 and 16,877 is: 25,316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,579 : 66,871.74 = 16,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,579/66,871.74 = 16,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,579x = 66,871.74 × 16,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,579x = 1,128,594,355.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,594,355.98/44,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,316.73

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