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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,848.16, 67,274.40 and 17,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,848.16, 67,274.40 and 17,144 is: 25,716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,848.16 : 67,274.40 = 17,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,848.16/67,274.40 = 17,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,848.16x = 67,274.40 × 17,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,848.16x = 1,153,352,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,352,313.60/44,848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,716.83

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