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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,932.16, 67,406.88 and 17,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,932.16, 67,406.88 and 17,228 is: 25,845.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,932.16 : 67,406.88 = 17,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,932.16/67,406.88 = 17,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,932.16x = 67,406.88 × 17,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,932.16x = 1,161,285,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,285,728.64/44,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,845.31

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