Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,784, 67,176 and 11,952
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,784, 67,176 and 11,952 is: 17,928
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,784 : 67,176 = 11,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,784/67,176 = 11,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,784x = 67,176 × 11,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,784x = 802,887,552 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 802,887,552/44,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,928
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