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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,830, 137,768.12 and 26,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91,830, 137,768.12 and 26,166 is: 39,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,830 : 137,768.12 = 26,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,830/137,768.12 = 26,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,830x = 137,768.12 × 26,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,830x = 3,604,840,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,840,627.92/91,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,255.59

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