Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,964, 137,946 and 26,300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 91,964, 137,946 and 26,300 is: 39,450
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,964 : 137,946 = 26,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,964/137,946 = 26,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,964x = 137,946 × 26,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,964x = 3,627,979,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,627,979,800/91,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,450
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