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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,080.68, 35,991.09 and 14,752.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,080.68, 35,991.09 and 14,752.38 is: 20,358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,080.68 : 35,991.09 = 14,752.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,080.68/35,991.09 = 14,752.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,080.68x = 35,991.09 × 14,752.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,080.68x = 530,954,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,954,406.94/26,080.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.15

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