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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,355, 39,532.50 and 7,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,355, 39,532.50 and 7,887 is: 11,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,355 : 39,532.50 = 7,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,355/39,532.50 = 7,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,355x = 39,532.50 × 7,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,355x = 311,792,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,792,827.50/26,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,830.50

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