Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,464, 50,196 and 11,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,464, 50,196 and 11,576 is: 17,364
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,464 : 50,196 = 11,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,464/50,196 = 11,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,464x = 50,196 × 11,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,464x = 581,068,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,068,896/33,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,364
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