Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,522, 47,283 and 13,054
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,522, 47,283 and 13,054 is: 19,581
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,522 : 47,283 = 13,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,522/47,283 = 13,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,522x = 47,283 × 13,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,522x = 617,232,282 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,232,282/31,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,581
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