Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,244, 43,866 and 7,356
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,244, 43,866 and 7,356 is: 11,034
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,244 : 43,866 = 7,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,244/43,866 = 7,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,244x = 43,866 × 7,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,244x = 322,678,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,678,296/29,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,034
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