Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622, 39,933 and 8,154
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,622, 39,933 and 8,154 is: 12,231
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,622 : 39,933 = 8,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,622/39,933 = 8,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,622x = 39,933 × 8,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,622x = 325,613,682 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,613,682/26,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,231
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