Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,414, 44,121 and 7,526
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,414, 44,121 and 7,526 is: 11,289
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,414 : 44,121 = 7,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,414/44,121 = 7,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,414x = 44,121 × 7,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,414x = 332,054,646 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,054,646/29,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,289
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