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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,957, 67,438.74 and 17,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,957, 67,438.74 and 17,255 is: 25,883.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,957 : 67,438.74 = 17,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,957/67,438.74 = 17,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,957x = 67,438.74 × 17,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,957x = 1,163,655,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,655,458.70/44,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,883.74

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