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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,948, 67,432.80 and 17,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,948, 67,432.80 and 17,246 is: 25,873.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,948 : 67,432.80 = 17,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,948/67,432.80 = 17,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,948x = 67,432.80 × 17,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,948x = 1,162,946,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,946,068.80/44,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,873.14

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