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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,767, 133,154.82 and 26,438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,767, 133,154.82 and 26,438.04 is: 39,658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,767 : 133,154.82 = 26,438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,767/133,154.82 = 26,438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,767x = 133,154.82 × 26,438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,767x = 3,520,352,457.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,352,457.35/88,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,658.35

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