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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,904.16, 67,358.64 and 17,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,904.16, 67,358.64 and 17,200 is: 25,800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,904.16 : 67,358.64 = 17,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,904.16/67,358.64 = 17,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,904.16x = 67,358.64 × 17,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,904.16x = 1,158,568,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,568,608/44,904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.92

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