Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,364, 66,546 and 11,532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,364, 66,546 and 11,532 is: 17,298
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,364 : 66,546 = 11,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,364/66,546 = 11,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,364x = 66,546 × 11,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,364x = 767,408,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 767,408,472/44,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,298
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