Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,226, 40,839 and 8,758
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,226, 40,839 and 8,758 is: 13,137
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,226 : 40,839 = 8,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,226/40,839 = 8,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,226x = 40,839 × 8,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,226x = 357,667,962 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,667,962/27,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,137
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