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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,962.02, 67,481.91 and 17,279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,962.02, 67,481.91 and 17,279.46 is: 25,934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,962.02 : 67,481.91 = 17,279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,962.02/67,481.91 = 17,279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,962.02x = 67,481.91 × 17,279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,962.02x = 1,166,050,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,050,964.57/44,962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,934.13

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