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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.46, 35,882.04 and 14,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.46, 35,882.04 and 14,064.76 is: 19,409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.46 : 35,882.04 = 14,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.46/35,882.04 = 14,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.46x = 35,882.04 × 14,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.46x = 504,672,280.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,672,280.91/26,001.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,409.38

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