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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,826, 35,639.88 and 14,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,826, 35,639.88 and 14,050 is: 19,389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,826 : 35,639.88 = 14,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,826/35,639.88 = 14,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,826x = 35,639.88 × 14,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,826x = 500,740,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,740,314.00/25,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.00

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