Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,250, 138,375 and 26,586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 92,250, 138,375 and 26,586 is: 39,879
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,250 : 138,375 = 26,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,250/138,375 = 26,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,250x = 138,375 × 26,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,250x = 3,678,837,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,678,837,750/92,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,879
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