Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,126, 69,189 and 13,294
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,126, 69,189 and 13,294 is: 19,941
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,126 : 69,189 = 13,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,126/69,189 = 13,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,126x = 69,189 × 13,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,126x = 919,798,566 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,798,566/46,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,941
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