Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,148, 39,222 and 7,680
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,148, 39,222 and 7,680 is: 11,520
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,148 : 39,222 = 7,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,148/39,222 = 7,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,148x = 39,222 × 7,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,148x = 301,224,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,224,960/26,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,520
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