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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.32, 35,885.93 and 14,067.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.32, 35,885.93 and 14,067.63 is: 19,413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.32 : 35,885.93 = 14,067.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.32/35,885.93 = 14,067.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.32x = 35,885.93 × 14,067.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.32x = 504,829,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,829,735.68/26,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,413.31

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