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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,389.74, 35,037.38 and 14,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,389.74, 35,037.38 and 14,059 is: 19,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,389.74 : 35,037.38 = 14,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,389.74/35,037.38 = 14,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,389.74x = 35,037.38 × 14,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,389.74x = 492,590,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,590,525.42/25,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.16

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