Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,526, 95,289 and 26,590
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,526, 95,289 and 26,590 is: 39,885
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,526 : 95,289 = 26,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,526/95,289 = 26,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,526x = 95,289 × 26,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,526x = 2,533,734,510 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,533,734,510/63,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,885
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