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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,942.16, 67,421.91 and 17,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,942.16, 67,421.91 and 17,238 is: 25,860.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,942.16 : 67,421.91 = 17,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,942.16/67,421.91 = 17,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,942.16x = 67,421.91 × 17,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,942.16x = 1,162,218,884.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,218,884.58/44,942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,860.33

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