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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137, 39,205.50 and 7,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137, 39,205.50 and 7,669 is: 11,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137 : 39,205.50 = 7,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137/39,205.50 = 7,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137x = 39,205.50 × 7,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137x = 300,666,979.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,666,979.50/26,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.50

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