Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,692, 49,038 and 8,068
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,692, 49,038 and 8,068 is: 12,102
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,692 : 49,038 = 8,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,692/49,038 = 8,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,692x = 49,038 × 8,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,692x = 395,638,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,638,584/32,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,102
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