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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.28, 35,883.11 and 14,065.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.28, 35,883.11 and 14,065.58 is: 19,410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.28 : 35,883.11 = 14,065.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.28/35,883.11 = 14,065.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.28x = 35,883.11 × 14,065.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.28x = 504,716,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,716,684.03/26,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,410.48

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