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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,601.48, 66,921.66 and 16,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,601.48, 66,921.66 and 16,893 is: 25,346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,601.48 : 66,921.66 = 16,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,601.48/66,921.66 = 16,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,601.48x = 66,921.66 × 16,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,601.48x = 1,130,507,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,507,602.38/44,601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,346.86

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