Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,286.88, 79,872.56 and 26,288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53,286.88, 79,872.56 and 26,288 is: 39,403.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,286.88 : 79,872.56 = 26,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,286.88/79,872.56 = 26,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,286.88x = 79,872.56 × 26,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,286.88x = 2,099,689,857.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,099,689,857.28/53,286.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,403.51
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