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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,389.37, 35,038.43 and 14,058.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,389.37, 35,038.43 and 14,058.87 is: 19,401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,389.37 : 35,038.43 = 14,058.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,389.37/35,038.43 = 14,058.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,389.37x = 35,038.43 × 14,058.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,389.37x = 492,600,732.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,600,732.37/25,389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.85

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