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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001, 35,881.47 and 14,064.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001, 35,881.47 and 14,064.39 is: 19,408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001 : 35,881.47 = 14,064.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001/35,881.47 = 14,064.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001x = 35,881.47 × 14,064.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001x = 504,650,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,650,987.85/26,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,408.91

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