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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.46, 35,883.42 and 14,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.46, 35,883.42 and 14,065.76 is: 19,410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.46 : 35,883.42 = 14,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.46/35,883.42 = 14,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.46x = 35,883.42 × 14,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.46x = 504,727,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,727,573.70/26,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,410.76

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