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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,881, 67,331.22 and 17,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,881, 67,331.22 and 17,179 is: 25,772.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,881 : 67,331.22 = 17,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,881/67,331.22 = 17,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,881x = 67,331.22 × 17,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,881x = 1,156,683,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,683,028.38/44,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,772.22

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