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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.16, 35,826.41 and 14,024.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.16, 35,826.41 and 14,024.50 is: 19,353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.16 : 35,826.41 = 14,024.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.16/35,826.41 = 14,024.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.16x = 35,826.41 × 14,024.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.16x = 502,447,487.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,447,487.05/25,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,353.81

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