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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,662, 69,993 and 13,830

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,662, 69,993 and 13,830 is: 20,745

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,662 : 69,993 = 13,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,662/69,993 = 13,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,662x = 69,993 × 13,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,662x = 968,003,190
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,003,190/46,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745

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