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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,080.98, 35,991.56 and 14,144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,080.98, 35,991.56 and 14,144.34 is: 19,519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,080.98 : 35,991.56 = 14,144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,080.98/35,991.56 = 14,144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,080.98x = 35,991.56 × 14,144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,080.98x = 509,076,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,076,791.05/26,080.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,519.08

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