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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,752.42, 38,628.63 and 14,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,752.42, 38,628.63 and 14,059.26 is: 21,088.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,752.42 : 38,628.63 = 14,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,752.42/38,628.63 = 14,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,752.42x = 38,628.63 × 14,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,752.42x = 543,089,952.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,089,952.61/25,752.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,088.89

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