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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,080.86, 35,991.24 and 14,143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,080.86, 35,991.24 and 14,143.96 is: 19,518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,080.86 : 35,991.24 = 14,143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,080.86/35,991.24 = 14,143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,080.86x = 35,991.24 × 14,143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,080.86x = 509,058,650.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,058,650.86/26,080.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,518.47

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