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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,964.47, 35,830.96 and 14,027.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,964.47, 35,830.96 and 14,027.78 is: 19,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,964.47 : 35,830.96 = 14,027.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,964.47/35,830.96 = 14,027.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,964.47x = 35,830.96 × 14,027.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,964.47x = 502,628,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,628,878.58/25,964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.33

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