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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.65, 35,887.80 and 14,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.65, 35,887.80 and 14,068.98 is: 19,415.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.65 : 35,887.80 = 14,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.65/35,887.80 = 14,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.65x = 35,887.80 × 14,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.65x = 504,904,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,904,740.44/26,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.19

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