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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.68, 35,887.77 and 14,069.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.68, 35,887.77 and 14,069.07 is: 19,415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.68 : 35,887.77 = 14,069.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.68/35,887.77 = 14,069.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.68x = 35,887.77 × 14,069.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.68x = 504,907,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,907,548.27/26,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.28

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