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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,393.86, 35,042.31 and 14,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,393.86, 35,042.31 and 14,062.59 is: 19,405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,393.86 : 35,042.31 = 14,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,393.86/35,042.31 = 14,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,393.86x = 35,042.31 × 14,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,393.86x = 492,785,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,785,638.18/25,393.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.70

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