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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,388.73, 35,036.01 and 14,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,388.73, 35,036.01 and 14,058 is: 19,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,388.73 : 35,036.01 = 14,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,388.73/35,036.01 = 14,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,388.73x = 35,036.01 × 14,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,388.73x = 492,536,228.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,536,228.58/25,388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,399.80

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