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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.65, 35,889.18 and 14,069.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.65, 35,889.18 and 14,069.98 is: 19,416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.65 : 35,889.18 = 14,069.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.65/35,889.18 = 14,069.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.65x = 35,889.18 × 14,069.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.65x = 504,960,044.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,960,044.82/26,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,416.57

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