Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,890, 67,335 and 17,188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,890, 67,335 and 17,188 is: 25,782
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,890 : 67,335 = 17,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,890/67,335 = 17,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,890x = 67,335 × 17,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,890x = 1,157,353,980 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,157,353,980/44,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,782
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