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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.28, 35,887.28 and 14,068.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.28, 35,887.28 and 14,068.62 is: 19,414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.28 : 35,887.28 = 14,068.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.28/35,887.28 = 14,068.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.28x = 35,887.28 × 14,068.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.28x = 504,884,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,884,434.81/26,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.69

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