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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,688.16, 67,040.88 and 16,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,688.16, 67,040.88 and 16,984 is: 25,479.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,688.16 : 67,040.88 = 16,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,688.16/67,040.88 = 16,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,688.16x = 67,040.88 × 16,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,688.16x = 1,138,622,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,622,305.92/44,688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,479.28

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