Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,442, 69,663 and 13,610
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,442, 69,663 and 13,610 is: 20,415
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,442 : 69,663 = 13,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,442/69,663 = 13,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,442x = 69,663 × 13,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,442x = 948,113,430 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,113,430/46,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,415
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