Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512, 44,268 and 7,624
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,512, 44,268 and 7,624 is: 11,436
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,512 : 44,268 = 7,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,512/44,268 = 7,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,512x = 44,268 × 7,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,512x = 337,499,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,499,232/29,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,436
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