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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,909, 67,373.22 and 17,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,909, 67,373.22 and 17,207 is: 25,814.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,909 : 67,373.22 = 17,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,909/67,373.22 = 17,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,909x = 67,373.22 × 17,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,909x = 1,159,290,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,290,996.54/44,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,814.22

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