Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,740.96, 122,584.80 and 26,324
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 81,740.96, 122,584.80 and 26,324 is: 39,477.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,740.96 : 122,584.80 = 26,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,740.96/122,584.80 = 26,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,740.96x = 122,584.80 × 26,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,740.96x = 3,226,922,275.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,226,922,275.20/81,740.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,477.42
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