Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,768, 50,652 and 9,144
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,768, 50,652 and 9,144 is: 13,716
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,768 : 50,652 = 9,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,768/50,652 = 9,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,768x = 50,652 × 9,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,768x = 463,161,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,161,888/33,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,716
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