Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,340, 44,010 and 12,924
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,340, 44,010 and 12,924 is: 19,386
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,340 : 44,010 = 12,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,340/44,010 = 12,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,340x = 44,010 × 12,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,340x = 568,785,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,785,240/29,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,386
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