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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,080.46, 35,990.76 and 14,143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,080.46, 35,990.76 and 14,143.70 is: 19,518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,080.46 : 35,990.76 = 14,143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,080.46/35,990.76 = 14,143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,080.46x = 35,990.76 × 14,143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,080.46x = 509,042,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,042,512.21/26,080.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,518.16

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