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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,716.29, 67,056.83 and 16,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,716.29, 67,056.83 and 16,246.52 is: 24,363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,716.29 : 67,056.83 = 16,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,716.29/67,056.83 = 16,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,716.29x = 67,056.83 × 16,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,716.29x = 1,089,440,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,440,129.73/44,716.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,363.38

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