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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,930.16, 67,403.88 and 17,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,930.16, 67,403.88 and 17,226 is: 25,842.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,930.16 : 67,403.88 = 17,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,930.16/67,403.88 = 17,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,930.16x = 67,403.88 × 17,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,930.16x = 1,161,099,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,099,236.88/44,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,842.31

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