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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.21, 35,887.16 and 14,068.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.21, 35,887.16 and 14,068.51 is: 19,414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.21 : 35,887.16 = 14,068.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.21/35,887.16 = 14,068.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.21x = 35,887.16 × 14,068.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.21x = 504,878,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,878,834.16/26,005.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.53

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