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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.15, 35,881.59 and 14,064.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.15, 35,881.59 and 14,064.48 is: 19,408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.15 : 35,881.59 = 14,064.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.15/35,881.59 = 14,064.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.15x = 35,881.59 × 14,064.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.15x = 504,655,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,655,904.92/26,001.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,408.98

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