Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,750, 44,625 and 11,282
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,750, 44,625 and 11,282 is: 16,923
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,750 : 44,625 = 11,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,750/44,625 = 11,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,750x = 44,625 × 11,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,750x = 503,459,250 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,459,250/29,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,923
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