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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.59, 35,889 and 14,069.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.59, 35,889 and 14,069.93 is: 19,416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.59 : 35,889 = 14,069.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.59/35,889 = 14,069.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.59x = 35,889 × 14,069.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.59x = 504,955,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,955,717.77/26,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,416.45

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