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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.48, 67,265.86 and 16,784.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.48, 67,265.86 and 16,784.92 is: 25,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.48 : 67,265.86 = 16,784.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.48/67,265.86 = 16,784.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.48x = 67,265.86 × 16,784.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.48x = 1,129,052,078.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,052,078.83/44,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,161.35

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