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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,081.80, 35,992.96 and 14,145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,081.80, 35,992.96 and 14,145.23 is: 19,520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,081.80 : 35,992.96 = 14,145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,081.80/35,992.96 = 14,145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,081.80x = 35,992.96 × 14,145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,081.80x = 509,128,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,128,752.20/26,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.46

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