Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,732, 122,598 and 26,328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 81,732, 122,598 and 26,328 is: 39,492
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,732 : 122,598 = 26,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,732/122,598 = 26,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,732x = 122,598 × 26,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,732x = 3,227,760,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,227,760,144/81,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,492
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