Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502, 39,753 and 8,034
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,502, 39,753 and 8,034 is: 12,051
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,502 : 39,753 = 8,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,502/39,753 = 8,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,502x = 39,753 × 8,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,502x = 319,375,602 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,375,602/26,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,051
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