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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,949, 67,434.30 and 17,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,949, 67,434.30 and 17,247 is: 25,874.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,949 : 67,434.30 = 17,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,949/67,434.30 = 17,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,949x = 67,434.30 × 17,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,949x = 1,163,039,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,039,372.10/44,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,874.64

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