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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.03, 35,881.32 and 14,064.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.03, 35,881.32 and 14,064.36 is: 19,408.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.03 : 35,881.32 = 14,064.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.03/35,881.32 = 14,064.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.03x = 35,881.32 × 14,064.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.03x = 504,647,801.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,647,801.76/26,001.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,408.76

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