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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.06, 35,889.68 and 14,070.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.06, 35,889.68 and 14,070.38 is: 19,417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.06 : 35,889.68 = 14,070.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.06/35,889.68 = 14,070.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.06x = 35,889.68 × 14,070.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.06x = 504,981,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,981,435.68/26,007.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,417.09

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