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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.45, 39,380.49 and 12,221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.45, 39,380.49 and 12,221.22 is: 18,321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.45 : 39,380.49 = 12,221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.45/39,380.49 = 12,221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.45x = 39,380.49 × 12,221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.45x = 481,277,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,277,632.00/26,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,321.51

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