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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.79, 35,883.81 and 14,066.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.79, 35,883.81 and 14,066.09 is: 19,411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.79 : 35,883.81 = 14,066.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.79/35,883.81 = 14,066.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.79x = 35,883.81 × 14,066.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.79x = 504,744,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,744,901.00/26,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,411.18

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