Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,958, 67,437 and 12,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,958, 67,437 and 12,126 is: 18,189
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,958 : 67,437 = 12,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,958/67,437 = 12,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,958x = 67,437 × 12,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,958x = 817,741,062 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 817,741,062/44,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,189
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