Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,939, 122,928 and 26,535
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 81,939, 122,928 and 26,535 is: 39,808.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,939 : 122,928 = 26,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,939/122,928 = 26,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,939x = 122,928 × 26,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,939x = 3,261,894,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,261,894,480/81,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,808.81
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