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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.36, 35,881.76 and 14,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.36, 35,881.76 and 14,064.72 is: 19,409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.36 : 35,881.76 = 14,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.36/35,881.76 = 14,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.36x = 35,881.76 × 14,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.36x = 504,666,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,666,837.18/26,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,409.25

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