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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,020, 69,030.24 and 13,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,020, 69,030.24 and 13,188 is: 19,782.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,020 : 69,030.24 = 13,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,020/69,030.24 = 13,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,020x = 69,030.24 × 13,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,020x = 910,370,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,370,805.12/46,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.07

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