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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,080.23, 35,990.52 and 14,143.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,080.23, 35,990.52 and 14,143.59 is: 19,518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,080.23 : 35,990.52 = 14,143.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,080.23/35,990.52 = 14,143.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,080.23x = 35,990.52 × 14,143.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,080.23x = 509,035,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,035,158.77/26,080.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,518.05

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