Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,102.24, 53,944.20 and 26,166
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,102.24, 53,944.20 and 26,166 is: 36,097.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,102.24 : 53,944.20 = 26,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,102.24/53,944.20 = 26,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,102.24x = 53,944.20 × 26,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,102.24x = 1,411,503,937.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,411,503,937.20/39,102.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,097.78
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