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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,862.84, 67,294.08 and 16,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,862.84, 67,294.08 and 16,785 is: 25,177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,862.84 : 67,294.08 = 16,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,862.84/67,294.08 = 16,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,862.84x = 67,294.08 × 16,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,862.84x = 1,129,531,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,531,132.80/44,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,177.43

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