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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,731.96, 38,597.94 and 14,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,731.96, 38,597.94 and 14,038.80 is: 21,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,731.96 : 38,597.94 = 14,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,731.96/38,597.94 = 14,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,731.96x = 38,597.94 × 14,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,731.96x = 541,868,760.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,868,760.07/25,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.20

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