Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,922, 47,883 and 10,034
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,922, 47,883 and 10,034 is: 15,051
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,922 : 47,883 = 10,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,922/47,883 = 10,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,922x = 47,883 × 10,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,922x = 480,458,022 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,458,022/31,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,051
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