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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.40, 35,826.71 and 14,024.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.40, 35,826.71 and 14,024.74 is: 19,354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.40 : 35,826.71 = 14,024.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.40/35,826.71 = 14,024.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.40x = 35,826.71 × 14,024.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.40x = 502,460,133.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,460,133.11/25,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.12

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