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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,955, 67,435.74 and 17,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,955, 67,435.74 and 17,253 is: 25,880.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,955 : 67,435.74 = 17,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,955/67,435.74 = 17,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,955x = 67,435.74 × 17,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,955x = 1,163,468,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,468,822.22/44,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,880.74

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