Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,610.04, 132,915.06 and 26,280
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88,610.04, 132,915.06 and 26,280 is: 39,420
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,610.04 : 132,915.06 = 26,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,610.04/132,915.06 = 26,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,610.04x = 132,915.06 × 26,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,610.04x = 3,493,007,776.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,493,007,776.80/88,610.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,420
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