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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,956, 67,437.24 and 17,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,956, 67,437.24 and 17,254 is: 25,882.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,956 : 67,437.24 = 17,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,956/67,437.24 = 17,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,956x = 67,437.24 × 17,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,956x = 1,163,562,138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,562,138.96/44,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,882.24

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