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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,907, 67,370.22 and 17,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,907, 67,370.22 and 17,205 is: 25,811.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,907 : 67,370.22 = 17,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,907/67,370.22 = 17,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,907x = 67,370.22 × 17,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,907x = 1,159,104,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,104,635.10/44,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,811.22

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