Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,754, 40,131 and 8,286
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,754, 40,131 and 8,286 is: 12,429
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,754 : 40,131 = 8,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,754/40,131 = 8,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,754x = 40,131 × 8,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,754x = 332,525,466 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,525,466/26,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,429
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