Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,534, 95,301 and 26,598
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,534, 95,301 and 26,598 is: 39,897
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,534 : 95,301 = 26,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,534/95,301 = 26,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,534x = 95,301 × 26,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,534x = 2,534,815,998 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,534,815,998/63,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,897
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