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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,952, 67,431.24 and 17,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,952, 67,431.24 and 17,250 is: 25,876.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,952 : 67,431.24 = 17,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,952/67,431.24 = 17,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,952x = 67,431.24 × 17,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,952x = 1,163,188,890
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,188,890/44,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,876.24

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