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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,947, 67,431.30 and 17,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,947, 67,431.30 and 17,245 is: 25,871.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,947 : 67,431.30 = 17,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,947/67,431.30 = 17,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,947x = 67,431.30 × 17,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,947x = 1,162,852,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,852,768.50/44,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,871.64

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