Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,453.82, 47,183.70 and 10,394
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,453.82, 47,183.70 and 10,394 is: 15,591.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,453.82 : 47,183.70 = 10,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,453.82/47,183.70 = 10,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,453.82x = 47,183.70 × 10,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,453.82x = 490,427,377.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,427,377.80/31,453.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,591.98
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