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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.37, 35,889.93 and 14,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.37, 35,889.93 and 14,070.60 is: 19,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.37 : 35,889.93 = 14,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.37/35,889.93 = 14,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.37x = 35,889.93 × 14,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.37x = 504,992,849.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,992,849.06/26,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,417.30

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