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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,268, 66,402 and 11,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,268, 66,402 and 11,436 is: 17,154

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,268 : 66,402 = 11,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,268/66,402 = 11,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,268x = 66,402 × 11,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,268x = 759,373,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,373,272/44,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,154

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