Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,261.50, 132,392.25 and 25,932
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88,261.50, 132,392.25 and 25,932 is: 38,898
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,261.50 : 132,392.25 = 25,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,261.50/132,392.25 = 25,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,261.50x = 132,392.25 × 25,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,261.50x = 3,433,195,827 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,433,195,827/88,261.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,898
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