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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.88, 35,089.45 and 13,942.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.88, 35,089.45 and 13,942.87 is: 19,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.88 : 35,089.45 = 13,942.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.88/35,089.45 = 13,942.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.88x = 35,089.45 × 13,942.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.88x = 489,247,517.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,247,517.14/25,426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,241.35

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