Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,088, 43,632 and 9,368.55
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,088, 43,632 and 9,368.55 is: 14,052.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,088 : 43,632 = 9,368.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,088/43,632 = 9,368.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,088x = 43,632 × 9,368.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,088x = 408,768,573.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,768,573.60/29,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,052.83
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