Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,850, 44,775 and 11,382
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,850, 44,775 and 11,382 is: 17,073
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,850 : 44,775 = 11,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,850/44,775 = 11,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,850x = 44,775 × 11,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,850x = 509,629,050 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,629,050/29,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,073
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