Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,496, 29,244 and 4,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,496, 29,244 and 4,904 is: 7,356
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,496 : 29,244 = 4,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,496/29,244 = 4,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,496x = 29,244 × 4,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,496x = 143,412,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,412,576/19,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,356
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