Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,437.92, 95,156.88 and 26,476
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,437.92, 95,156.88 and 26,476 is: 39,714
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,437.92 : 95,156.88 = 26,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,437.92/95,156.88 = 26,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,437.92x = 95,156.88 × 26,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,437.92x = 2,519,373,554.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,519,373,554.88/63,437.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,714
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