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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,390.49, 35,038.68 and 14,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,390.49, 35,038.68 and 14,059.94 is: 19,402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,390.49 : 35,038.68 = 14,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,390.49/35,038.68 = 14,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,390.49x = 35,038.68 × 14,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,390.49x = 492,641,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,641,738.48/25,390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.61

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