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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,928.24, 67,401.96 and 17,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,928.24, 67,401.96 and 17,226 is: 25,842.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,928.24 : 67,401.96 = 17,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,928.24/67,401.96 = 17,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,928.24x = 67,401.96 × 17,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,928.24x = 1,161,066,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,066,162.96/44,928.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,842.68

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