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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,081.96, 35,993.08 and 14,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,081.96, 35,993.08 and 14,145.24 is: 19,520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,081.96 : 35,993.08 = 14,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,081.96/35,993.08 = 14,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,081.96x = 35,993.08 × 14,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,081.96x = 509,130,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,130,754.94/26,081.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.42

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