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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260, 39,390 and 7,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260, 39,390 and 7,792 is: 11,688

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260 : 39,390 = 7,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260/39,390 = 7,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260x = 39,390 × 7,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260x = 306,926,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,926,880/26,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,688

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