Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,935, 122,922 and 26,531
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 81,935, 122,922 and 26,531 is: 39,802.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,935 : 122,922 = 26,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,935/122,922 = 26,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,935x = 122,922 × 26,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,935x = 3,261,243,582 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,261,243,582/81,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,802.81
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