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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,676.26, 19,014.12 and 3,442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,676.26, 19,014.12 and 3,442.26 is: 5,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,676.26 : 19,014.12 = 3,442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,676.26/19,014.12 = 3,442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,676.26x = 19,014.12 × 3,442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,676.26x = 65,451,544.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,451,544.71/12,676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.32

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