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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977, 67,468.74 and 17,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977, 67,468.74 and 17,275 is: 25,913.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977 : 67,468.74 = 17,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977/67,468.74 = 17,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977x = 67,468.74 × 17,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977x = 1,165,522,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,522,483.50/44,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,913.74

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