Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410, 48,615 and 10,522
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,410, 48,615 and 10,522 is: 15,783
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,410 : 48,615 = 10,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,410/48,615 = 10,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,410x = 48,615 × 10,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,410x = 511,527,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,527,030/32,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,783
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