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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,468.28, 134,169.21 and 26,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,468.28, 134,169.21 and 26,271 is: 39,396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,468.28 : 134,169.21 = 26,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,468.28/134,169.21 = 26,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,468.28x = 134,169.21 × 26,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,468.28x = 3,524,759,315.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,759,315.91/89,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,396.75

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