Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,798, 49,197 and 10,910
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,798, 49,197 and 10,910 is: 16,365
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,798 : 49,197 = 10,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,798/49,197 = 10,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,798x = 49,197 × 10,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,798x = 536,739,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 536,739,270/32,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,365
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