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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.58, 35,826.93 and 14,024.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.58, 35,826.93 and 14,024.88 is: 19,354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.58 : 35,826.93 = 14,024.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.58/35,826.93 = 14,024.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.58x = 35,826.93 × 14,024.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.58x = 502,468,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,468,394.02/25,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.31

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