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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.88, 35,889.48 and 14,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.88, 35,889.48 and 14,070.18 is: 19,416.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.88 : 35,889.48 = 14,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.88/35,889.48 = 14,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.88x = 35,889.48 × 14,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.88x = 504,971,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,971,443.71/26,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,416.84

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