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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.48, 39,262.55 and 12,144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.48, 39,262.55 and 12,144.96 is: 18,190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.48 : 39,262.55 = 12,144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.48/39,262.55 = 12,144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.48x = 39,262.55 × 12,144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.48x = 476,842,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,842,038.52/26,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.02

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