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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,780.61, 38,594.34 and 14,058.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,780.61, 38,594.34 and 14,058.29 is: 21,045.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,780.61 : 38,594.34 = 14,058.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,780.61/38,594.34 = 14,058.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,780.61x = 38,594.34 × 14,058.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,780.61x = 542,570,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,570,520.56/25,780.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,045.68

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