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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,217, 123,325.50 and 26,813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,217, 123,325.50 and 26,813 is: 40,219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,217 : 123,325.50 = 26,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,217/123,325.50 = 26,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,217x = 123,325.50 × 26,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,217x = 3,306,726,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,726,631.50/82,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,219.50

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