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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,442 : 66,663 = 11,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,442/66,663 = 11,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,442x = 66,663 × 11,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,442x = 773,957,430
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,957,430/44,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,415

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