Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442, 48,663 and 7,818
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,442, 48,663 and 7,818 is: 11,727
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,442 : 48,663 = 7,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,442/48,663 = 7,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,442x = 48,663 × 7,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,442x = 380,447,334 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,447,334/32,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,727
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