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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.05, 35,311.08 and 14,258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.05, 35,311.08 and 14,258.35 is: 19,676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.05 : 35,311.08 = 14,258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.05/35,311.08 = 14,258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.05x = 35,311.08 × 14,258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.05x = 503,477,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,477,737.52/25,588.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.28

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