Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,416, 29,124 and 4,824
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,416, 29,124 and 4,824 is: 7,236
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,416 : 29,124 = 4,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,416/29,124 = 4,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,416x = 29,124 × 4,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,416x = 140,494,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,494,176/19,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,236
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