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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,951, 67,429.74 and 17,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,951, 67,429.74 and 17,249 is: 25,874.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,951 : 67,429.74 = 17,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,951/67,429.74 = 17,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,951x = 67,429.74 × 17,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,951x = 1,163,095,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,095,585.26/44,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,874.74

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