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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.89, 35,882.62 and 14,065.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.89, 35,882.62 and 14,065.22 is: 19,410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.89 : 35,882.62 = 14,065.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.89/35,882.62 = 14,065.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.89x = 35,882.62 × 14,065.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.89x = 504,696,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,696,944.48/26,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,410.01

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