Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550, 39,825 and 8,082
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,550, 39,825 and 8,082 is: 12,123
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,550 : 39,825 = 8,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,550/39,825 = 8,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,550x = 39,825 × 8,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,550x = 321,865,650 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,865,650/26,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,123
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