Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,092, 69,138 and 13,260
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,092, 69,138 and 13,260 is: 19,890
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,092 : 69,138 = 13,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,092/69,138 = 13,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,092x = 69,138 × 13,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,092x = 916,769,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,769,880/46,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,890
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