Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,210, 69,315 and 13,378
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,210, 69,315 and 13,378 is: 20,067
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,210 : 69,315 = 13,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,210/69,315 = 13,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,210x = 69,315 × 13,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,210x = 927,296,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,296,070/46,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,067
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