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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263, 39,394.50 and 7,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263, 39,394.50 and 7,795 is: 11,692.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263 : 39,394.50 = 7,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263/39,394.50 = 7,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263x = 39,394.50 × 7,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263x = 307,080,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,080,127.50/26,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,692.50

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