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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.13, 35,882.78 and 14,065.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.13, 35,882.78 and 14,065.43 is: 19,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.13 : 35,882.78 = 14,065.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.13/35,882.78 = 14,065.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.13x = 35,882.78 × 14,065.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.13x = 504,706,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,706,480.55/26,002.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,410.20

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