Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424, 39,636 and 7,956
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,424, 39,636 and 7,956 is: 11,934
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,424 : 39,636 = 7,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,424/39,636 = 7,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,424x = 39,636 × 7,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,424x = 315,344,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,344,016/26,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,934
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