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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,080.08, 39,021.71 and 14,991.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,080.08, 39,021.71 and 14,991.99 is: 22,431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,080.08 : 39,021.71 = 14,991.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,080.08/39,021.71 = 14,991.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,080.08x = 39,021.71 × 14,991.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,080.08x = 585,013,011.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,013,011.14/26,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.41

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