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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,859.52, 38,806.29 and 14,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,859.52, 38,806.29 and 14,180.94 is: 21,280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,859.52 : 38,806.29 = 14,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,859.52/38,806.29 = 14,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,859.52x = 38,806.29 × 14,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,859.52x = 550,309,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,309,670.11/25,859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,280.74

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