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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.02, 35,882.76 and 14,065.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.02, 35,882.76 and 14,065.32 is: 19,410.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.02 : 35,882.76 = 14,065.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.02/35,882.76 = 14,065.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.02x = 35,882.76 × 14,065.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.02x = 504,702,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,702,501.88/26,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,410.13

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