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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.28, 35,890.03 and 14,070.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.28, 35,890.03 and 14,070.62 is: 19,417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.28 : 35,890.03 = 14,070.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.28/35,890.03 = 14,070.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.28x = 35,890.03 × 14,070.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.28x = 504,994,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,994,973.92/26,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,417.45

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