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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.28, 35,888.65 and 14,069.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.28, 35,888.65 and 14,069.62 is: 19,416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.28 : 35,888.65 = 14,069.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.28/35,888.65 = 14,069.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.28x = 35,888.65 × 14,069.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.28x = 504,939,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,939,667.81/26,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,416.07

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