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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,619, 66,928.50 and 16,917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,619, 66,928.50 and 16,917 is: 25,375.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,619 : 66,928.50 = 16,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,619/66,928.50 = 16,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,619x = 66,928.50 × 16,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,619x = 1,132,229,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,229,434.50/44,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,375.50

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