Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,968, 137,952 and 26,304
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 91,968, 137,952 and 26,304 is: 39,456
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,968 : 137,952 = 26,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,968/137,952 = 26,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,968x = 137,952 × 26,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,968x = 3,628,689,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,628,689,408/91,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,456
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