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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.61, 35,886.32 and 14,067.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.61, 35,886.32 and 14,067.95 is: 19,413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.61 : 35,886.32 = 14,067.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.61/35,886.32 = 14,067.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.61x = 35,886.32 × 14,067.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.61x = 504,846,705.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,846,705.67/26,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,413.74

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