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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,742, 67,113 and 11,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,742, 67,113 and 11,910 is: 17,865

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,742 : 67,113 = 11,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,742/67,113 = 11,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,742x = 67,113 × 11,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,742x = 799,315,830
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,315,830/44,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,865

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