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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.25, 35,882.85 and 14,065.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.25, 35,882.85 and 14,065.33 is: 19,410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.25 : 35,882.85 = 14,065.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.25/35,882.85 = 14,065.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.25x = 35,882.85 × 14,065.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.25x = 504,704,077.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,704,077.79/26,002.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,410.02

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