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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.09, 35,889.69 and 14,070.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.09, 35,889.69 and 14,070.43 is: 19,417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.09 : 35,889.69 = 14,070.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.09/35,889.69 = 14,070.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.09x = 35,889.69 × 14,070.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.09x = 504,983,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,983,370.87/26,007.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,417.14

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