Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,726, 49,089 and 8,102
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,726, 49,089 and 8,102 is: 12,153
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,726 : 49,089 = 8,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,726/49,089 = 8,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,726x = 49,089 × 8,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,726x = 397,719,078 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,719,078/32,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,153
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