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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.74, 35,882.27 and 14,065.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.74, 35,882.27 and 14,065.10 is: 19,409.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.74 : 35,882.27 = 14,065.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.74/35,882.27 = 14,065.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.74x = 35,882.27 × 14,065.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.74x = 504,687,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,687,571.53/26,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,409.77

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