Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,316, 43,974 and 12,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,316, 43,974 and 12,900 is: 19,350
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,316 : 43,974 = 12,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,316/43,974 = 12,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,316x = 43,974 × 12,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,316x = 567,264,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,264,600/29,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,350
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