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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,757, 67,145.28 and 17,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,757, 67,145.28 and 17,055 is: 25,586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,757 : 67,145.28 = 17,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,757/67,145.28 = 17,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,757x = 67,145.28 × 17,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,757x = 1,145,162,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,162,750.40/44,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,586.23

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