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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.69, 35,885.06 and 14,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.69, 35,885.06 and 14,067 is: 19,412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.69 : 35,885.06 = 14,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.69/35,885.06 = 14,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.69x = 35,885.06 × 14,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.69x = 504,795,139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,795,139.02/26,003.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,412.44

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