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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,906, 67,368.72 and 17,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,906, 67,368.72 and 17,204 is: 25,809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,906 : 67,368.72 = 17,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,906/67,368.72 = 17,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,906x = 67,368.72 × 17,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,906x = 1,159,011,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,011,458.88/44,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,809.72

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