Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628, 39,942 and 8,160
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,628, 39,942 and 8,160 is: 12,240
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,628 : 39,942 = 8,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,628/39,942 = 8,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,628x = 39,942 × 8,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,628x = 325,926,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,926,720/26,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,240
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