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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.12, 35,889.73 and 14,070.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.12, 35,889.73 and 14,070.47 is: 19,417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.12 : 35,889.73 = 14,070.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.12/35,889.73 = 14,070.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.12x = 35,889.73 × 14,070.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.12x = 504,985,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,985,233.79/26,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,417.19

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