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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,908, 67,371.72 and 17,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,908, 67,371.72 and 17,206 is: 25,812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,908 : 67,371.72 = 17,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,908/67,371.72 = 17,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,908x = 67,371.72 × 17,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,908x = 1,159,197,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,197,814.32/44,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,812.72

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