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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.05, 35,886.86 and 14,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.05, 35,886.86 and 14,068.36 is: 19,414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.05 : 35,886.86 = 14,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.05/35,886.86 = 14,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.05x = 35,886.86 × 14,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.05x = 504,869,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,869,265.75/26,005.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.28

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