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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,967, 67,453.77 and 17,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,967, 67,453.77 and 17,265 is: 25,898.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,967 : 67,453.77 = 17,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,967/67,453.77 = 17,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,967x = 67,453.77 × 17,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,967x = 1,164,589,339.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,589,339.05/44,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,898.76

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