Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,615.09, 107,394.42 and 26,012
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 71,615.09, 107,394.42 and 26,012 is: 39,007.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,615.09 : 107,394.42 = 26,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,615.09/107,394.42 = 26,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,615.09x = 107,394.42 × 26,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,615.09x = 2,793,543,653.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,793,543,653.04/71,615.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,007.75
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