Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,442, 66,663 and 11,610
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,442, 66,663 and 11,610 is: 17,415
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,442 : 66,663 = 11,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,442/66,663 = 11,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,442x = 66,663 × 11,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,442x = 773,957,430 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 773,957,430/44,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,415
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