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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.66, 38,855.46 and 14,050.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.66, 38,855.46 and 14,050.27 is: 21,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.66 : 38,855.46 = 14,050.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.66/38,855.46 = 14,050.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.66x = 38,855.46 × 14,050.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.66x = 545,929,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,929,703.97/25,924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.32

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