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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,992, 67,488 and 12,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,992, 67,488 and 12,160 is: 18,240

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,992 : 67,488 = 12,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,992/67,488 = 12,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,992x = 67,488 × 12,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,992x = 820,654,080
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,654,080/44,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240

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