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