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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,782.12, 38,596.59 and 14,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,782.12, 38,596.59 and 14,059.80 is: 21,047.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,782.12 : 38,596.59 = 14,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,782.12/38,596.59 = 14,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,782.12x = 38,596.59 × 14,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,782.12x = 542,660,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,660,336.08/25,782.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,047.93

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