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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.05, 35,886.92 and 14,068.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.05, 35,886.92 and 14,068.37 is: 19,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.05 : 35,886.92 = 14,068.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.05/35,886.92 = 14,068.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.05x = 35,886.92 × 14,068.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.05x = 504,870,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,870,488.10/26,005.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.32

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