Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,898, 49,347 and 11,010
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,898, 49,347 and 11,010 is: 16,515
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,898 : 49,347 = 11,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,898/49,347 = 11,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,898x = 49,347 × 11,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,898x = 543,310,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,310,470/32,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,515
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