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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,962.14, 67,482.10 and 17,279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,962.14, 67,482.10 and 17,279.58 is: 25,934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,962.14 : 67,482.10 = 17,279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,962.14/67,482.10 = 17,279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,962.14x = 67,482.10 × 17,279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,962.14x = 1,166,062,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,062,345.52/44,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,934.32

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