Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,726, 50,589 and 9,102
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,726, 50,589 and 9,102 is: 13,653
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,726 : 50,589 = 9,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,726/50,589 = 9,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,726x = 50,589 × 9,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,726x = 460,461,078 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,461,078/33,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,653
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