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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,126 : 69,189 = 13,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,126/69,189 = 13,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,126x = 69,189 × 13,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,126x = 919,798,566
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,798,566/46,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,941

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