Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,866, 67,299 and 12,034
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,866, 67,299 and 12,034 is: 18,051
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,866 : 67,299 = 12,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,866/67,299 = 12,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,866x = 67,299 × 12,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,866x = 809,876,166 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,876,166/44,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,051
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