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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083, 39,124.50 and 7,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083, 39,124.50 and 7,615 is: 11,422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083 : 39,124.50 = 7,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083/39,124.50 = 7,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083x = 39,124.50 × 7,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083x = 297,933,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,933,067.50/26,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,422.50

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