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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,958, 67,440.24 and 17,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,958, 67,440.24 and 17,256 is: 25,885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,958 : 67,440.24 = 17,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,958/67,440.24 = 17,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,958x = 67,440.24 × 17,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,958x = 1,163,748,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,748,781.44/44,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,885.24

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