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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,969, 67,456.77 and 17,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,969, 67,456.77 and 17,267 is: 25,901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,969 : 67,456.77 = 17,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,969/67,456.77 = 17,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,969x = 67,456.77 × 17,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,969x = 1,164,776,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,776,047.59/44,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.76

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