Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,673.88, 122,433.06 and 26,231
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 81,673.88, 122,433.06 and 26,231 is: 39,321.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,673.88 : 122,433.06 = 26,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,673.88/122,433.06 = 26,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,673.88x = 122,433.06 × 26,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,673.88x = 3,211,541,596.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,211,541,596.86/81,673.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,321.53
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