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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.81, 35,887.98 and 14,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.81, 35,887.98 and 14,069.12 is: 19,415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.81 : 35,887.98 = 14,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.81/35,887.98 = 14,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.81x = 35,887.98 × 14,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.81x = 504,912,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,912,297.18/26,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.37

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