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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,946, 67,429.80 and 17,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,946, 67,429.80 and 17,244 is: 25,870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,946 : 67,429.80 = 17,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,946/67,429.80 = 17,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,946x = 67,429.80 × 17,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,946x = 1,162,759,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,759,471.20/44,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.14

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