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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.85, 35,889.57 and 14,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.85, 35,889.57 and 14,070.24 is: 19,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.85 : 35,889.57 = 14,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.85/35,889.57 = 14,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.85x = 35,889.57 × 14,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.85x = 504,974,863.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,974,863.40/26,006.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,416.99

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