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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.95, 35,560.69 and 14,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.95, 35,560.69 and 14,438.40 is: 19,924.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.95 : 35,560.69 = 14,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.95/35,560.69 = 14,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.95x = 35,560.69 × 14,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.95x = 513,439,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,439,466.50/25,768.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.73

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