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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,252, 138,378 and 26,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,252, 138,378 and 26,588 is: 39,882

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,252 : 138,378 = 26,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,252/138,378 = 26,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,252x = 138,378 × 26,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,252x = 3,679,194,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,194,264/92,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,882

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