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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,888, 67,332 and 17,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,888, 67,332 and 17,186 is: 25,779

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,888 : 67,332 = 17,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,888/67,332 = 17,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,888x = 67,332 × 17,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,888x = 1,157,167,752
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,167,752/44,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,779

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