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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.52, 35,883.48 and 14,065.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.52, 35,883.48 and 14,065.88 is: 19,410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.52 : 35,883.48 = 14,065.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.52/35,883.48 = 14,065.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.52x = 35,883.48 × 14,065.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.52x = 504,732,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,732,723.66/26,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,410.92

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