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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.96, 35,886.87 and 14,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.96, 35,886.87 and 14,068.26 is: 19,414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.96 : 35,886.87 = 14,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.96/35,886.87 = 14,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.96x = 35,886.87 × 14,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.96x = 504,865,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,865,817.75/26,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.21

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