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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,390.31, 35,038.77 and 14,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,390.31, 35,038.77 and 14,060.16 is: 19,403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,390.31 : 35,038.77 = 14,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,390.31/35,038.77 = 14,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,390.31x = 35,038.77 × 14,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,390.31x = 492,650,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,650,712.40/25,390.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.10

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