Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,682, 67,023 and 11,850
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,682, 67,023 and 11,850 is: 17,775
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,682 : 67,023 = 11,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,682/67,023 = 11,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,682x = 67,023 × 11,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,682x = 794,222,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 794,222,550/44,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,775
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