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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.21, 39,392.14 and 12,224.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.21, 39,392.14 and 12,224.53 is: 18,340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.21 : 39,392.14 = 12,224.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.21/39,392.14 = 12,224.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.21x = 39,392.14 × 12,224.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.21x = 481,550,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,550,397.19/26,256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.44

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