Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,706, 44,559 and 7,818
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,706, 44,559 and 7,818 is: 11,727
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,706 : 44,559 = 7,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,706/44,559 = 7,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,706x = 44,559 × 7,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,706x = 348,362,262 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,362,262/29,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,727
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