Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904, 49,356 and 11,016
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,904, 49,356 and 11,016 is: 16,524
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,904 : 49,356 = 11,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,904/49,356 = 11,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,904x = 49,356 × 11,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,904x = 543,705,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,705,696/32,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,524
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