Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,844, 44,766 and 11,376
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,844, 44,766 and 11,376 is: 17,064
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,844 : 44,766 = 11,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,844/44,766 = 11,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,844x = 44,766 × 11,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,844x = 509,258,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,258,016/29,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,064
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