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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,125, 69,187.50 and 13,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,125, 69,187.50 and 13,293 is: 19,939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,125 : 69,187.50 = 13,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,125/69,187.50 = 13,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,125x = 69,187.50 × 13,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,125x = 919,709,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,709,437.50/46,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.50

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