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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.66, 35,882.28 and 14,064.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.66, 35,882.28 and 14,064.98 is: 19,409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.66 : 35,882.28 = 14,064.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.66/35,882.28 = 14,064.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.66x = 35,882.28 × 14,064.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.66x = 504,683,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,683,550.55/26,001.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,409.67

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