Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,482, 59,223 and 10,298
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,482, 59,223 and 10,298 is: 15,447
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,482 : 59,223 = 10,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,482/59,223 = 10,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,482x = 59,223 × 10,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,482x = 609,878,454 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,878,454/39,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,447
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