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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,975, 67,465.74 and 17,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,975, 67,465.74 and 17,273 is: 25,910.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,975 : 67,465.74 = 17,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,975/67,465.74 = 17,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,975x = 67,465.74 × 17,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,975x = 1,165,335,727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,335,727.02/44,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,910.74

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