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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,778.35, 38,590.98 and 14,056.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,778.35, 38,590.98 and 14,056.03 is: 21,042.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,778.35 : 38,590.98 = 14,056.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,778.35/38,590.98 = 14,056.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,778.35x = 38,590.98 × 14,056.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,778.35x = 542,436,047.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,436,047.20/25,778.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.31

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