Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,487.48, 86,202 and 26,296
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 57,487.48, 86,202 and 26,296 is: 39,430.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,487.48 : 86,202 = 26,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,487.48/86,202 = 26,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,487.48x = 86,202 × 26,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,487.48x = 2,266,767,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,266,767,792/57,487.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,430.63
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