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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,896, 67,353.72 and 17,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,896, 67,353.72 and 17,194 is: 25,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,896 : 67,353.72 = 17,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,896/67,353.72 = 17,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,896x = 67,353.72 × 17,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,896x = 1,158,079,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,079,861.68/44,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,794.72

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