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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.81, 35,886.60 and 14,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.81, 35,886.60 and 14,068.12 is: 19,413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.81 : 35,886.60 = 14,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.81/35,886.60 = 14,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.81x = 35,886.60 × 14,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.81x = 504,856,995.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,856,995.19/26,004.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,413.99

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