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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.13, 35,887.06 and 14,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.13, 35,887.06 and 14,068.48 is: 19,414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.13 : 35,887.06 = 14,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.13/35,887.06 = 14,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.13x = 35,887.06 × 14,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.13x = 504,876,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,876,385.87/26,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.49

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