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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.02, 35,881.38 and 14,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.02, 35,881.38 and 14,064.32 is: 19,408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.02 : 35,881.38 = 14,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.02/35,881.38 = 14,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.02x = 35,881.38 × 14,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.02x = 504,647,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,647,300.07/26,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,408.75

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