Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.60, 44,774 and 7,662.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,849.60, 44,774 and 7,662.88 is: 11,494.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,849.60 : 44,774 = 7,662.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,849.60/44,774 = 7,662.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,849.60x = 44,774 × 7,662.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,849.60x = 343,097,789.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,097,789.12/29,849.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,494.22
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