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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.86, 35,887.97 and 14,069.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.86, 35,887.97 and 14,069.22 is: 19,415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.86 : 35,887.97 = 14,069.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.86/35,887.97 = 14,069.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.86x = 35,887.97 × 14,069.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.86x = 504,915,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,915,674.94/26,005.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.46

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