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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,849.16, 67,275.90 and 17,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,849.16, 67,275.90 and 17,145 is: 25,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,849.16 : 67,275.90 = 17,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,849.16/67,275.90 = 17,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,849.16x = 67,275.90 × 17,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,849.16x = 1,153,445,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,445,305.50/44,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,718.33

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