Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,826, 41,739 and 9,358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,826, 41,739 and 9,358 is: 14,037
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,826 : 41,739 = 9,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,826/41,739 = 9,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,826x = 41,739 × 9,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,826x = 390,593,562 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,593,562/27,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,037
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