Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,670, 49,005 and 14,202
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,670, 49,005 and 14,202 is: 21,303
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,670 : 49,005 = 14,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,670/49,005 = 14,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,670x = 49,005 × 14,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,670x = 695,969,010 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,969,010/32,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,303
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