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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.82, 39,414.12 and 12,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.82, 39,414.12 and 12,232.02 is: 18,347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.82 : 39,414.12 = 12,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.82/39,414.12 = 12,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.82x = 39,414.12 × 12,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.82x = 482,114,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,114,304.12/26,276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.51

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