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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,068, 69,102 and 13,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,068, 69,102 and 13,236 is: 19,854

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,068 : 69,102 = 13,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,068/69,102 = 13,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,068x = 69,102 × 13,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,068x = 914,634,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,634,072/46,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,854

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