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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451, 39,676.50 and 7,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451, 39,676.50 and 7,983 is: 11,974.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451 : 39,676.50 = 7,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451/39,676.50 = 7,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451x = 39,676.50 × 7,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451x = 316,737,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,737,499.50/26,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,974.50

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