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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,093, 69,139.50 and 13,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,093, 69,139.50 and 13,261 is: 19,891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,093 : 69,139.50 = 13,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,093/69,139.50 = 13,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,093x = 69,139.50 × 13,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,093x = 916,858,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,858,909.50/46,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,891.50

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