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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.69, 35,886.44 and 14,068.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.69, 35,886.44 and 14,068.01 is: 19,413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.69 : 35,886.44 = 14,068.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.69/35,886.44 = 14,068.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.69x = 35,886.44 × 14,068.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.69x = 504,850,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,850,547.01/26,004.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,413.83

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