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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.78, 35,889.35 and 14,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.78, 35,889.35 and 14,070.12 is: 19,416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.78 : 35,889.35 = 14,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.78/35,889.35 = 14,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.78x = 35,889.35 × 14,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.78x = 504,967,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,967,390.87/26,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,416.76

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