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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,960.65, 67,479.85 and 17,278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,960.65, 67,479.85 and 17,278.09 is: 25,932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,960.65 : 67,479.85 = 17,278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,960.65/67,479.85 = 17,278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,960.65x = 67,479.85 × 17,278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,960.65x = 1,165,922,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,922,921.49/44,960.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,932.07

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