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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,588.54, 66,835.65 and 16,490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,588.54, 66,835.65 and 16,490.54 is: 24,718.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,588.54 : 66,835.65 = 16,490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,588.54/66,835.65 = 16,490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,588.54x = 66,835.65 × 16,490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,588.54x = 1,102,156,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,156,188.68/44,588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,718.37

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