Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,336, 29,004 and 4,744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,336, 29,004 and 4,744 is: 7,116
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,336 : 29,004 = 4,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,336/29,004 = 4,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,336x = 29,004 × 4,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,336x = 137,594,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,594,976/19,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,116
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