Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,862.26, 127,263.60 and 24,874.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,862.26, 127,263.60 and 24,874.26 is: 37,302.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,862.26 : 127,263.60 = 24,874.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,862.26/127,263.60 = 24,874.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,862.26x = 127,263.60 × 24,874.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,862.26x = 3,165,587,874.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,165,587,874.94/84,862.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,302.66
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