Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,422, 44,133 and 7,534
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,422, 44,133 and 7,534 is: 11,301
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,422 : 44,133 = 7,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,422/44,133 = 7,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,422x = 44,133 × 7,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,422x = 332,498,022 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,498,022/29,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,301
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