Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,668, 122,502 and 26,264
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 81,668, 122,502 and 26,264 is: 39,396
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,668 : 122,502 = 26,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,668/122,502 = 26,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,668x = 122,502 × 26,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,668x = 3,217,392,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,217,392,528/81,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,396
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