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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,649.46, 66,972.02 and 16,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,649.46, 66,972.02 and 16,575 is: 24,861.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,649.46 : 66,972.02 = 16,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,649.46/66,972.02 = 16,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,649.46x = 66,972.02 × 16,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,649.46x = 1,110,061,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,061,231.50/44,649.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.69

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