Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,915, 127,372.50 and 26,547
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,915, 127,372.50 and 26,547 is: 39,820.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,915 : 127,372.50 = 26,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,915/127,372.50 = 26,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,915x = 127,372.50 × 26,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,915x = 3,381,357,757.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,381,357,757.50/84,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,820.50
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