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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.25, 35,881.73 and 14,064.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.25, 35,881.73 and 14,064.68 is: 19,409.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.25 : 35,881.73 = 14,064.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.25/35,881.73 = 14,064.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.25x = 35,881.73 × 14,064.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.25x = 504,665,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,665,050.30/26,001.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,409.26

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