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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,887, 67,330.50 and 17,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,887, 67,330.50 and 17,185 is: 25,777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,887 : 67,330.50 = 17,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,887/67,330.50 = 17,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,887x = 67,330.50 × 17,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,887x = 1,157,074,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,074,642.50/44,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,777.50

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