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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,724, 67,090.86 and 17,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,724, 67,090.86 and 17,022 is: 25,534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,724 : 67,090.86 = 17,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,724/67,090.86 = 17,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,724x = 67,090.86 × 17,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,724x = 1,142,020,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,020,618.92/44,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,534.85

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