Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322, 48,483 and 10,434
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,322, 48,483 and 10,434 is: 15,651
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,322 : 48,483 = 10,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,322/48,483 = 10,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,322x = 48,483 × 10,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,322x = 505,871,622 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,871,622/32,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,651
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