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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,963.24, 67,454.46 and 17,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,963.24, 67,454.46 and 17,261 is: 25,895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,963.24 : 67,454.46 = 17,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,963.24/67,454.46 = 17,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,963.24x = 67,454.46 × 17,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,963.24x = 1,164,331,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,331,434.06/44,963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,895.19

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