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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963, 40,444.50 and 7,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963, 40,444.50 and 7,507 is: 11,260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963 : 40,444.50 = 7,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963/40,444.50 = 7,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963x = 40,444.50 × 7,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963x = 303,616,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,616,861.50/26,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,260.50

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