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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,874, 67,311 and 12,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,874, 67,311 and 12,042 is: 18,063

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,874 : 67,311 = 12,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,874/67,311 = 12,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,874x = 67,311 × 12,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,874x = 810,559,062
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,559,062/44,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063

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