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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,389.68, 35,038.86 and 14,059.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,389.68, 35,038.86 and 14,059.18 is: 19,402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,389.68 : 35,038.86 = 14,059.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,389.68/35,038.86 = 14,059.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,389.68x = 35,038.86 × 14,059.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,389.68x = 492,617,639.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,617,639.73/25,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.28

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