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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.39, 35,833.61 and 14,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.39, 35,833.61 and 14,029.72 is: 19,361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.39 : 35,833.61 = 14,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.39/35,833.61 = 14,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.39x = 35,833.61 × 14,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.39x = 502,735,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,735,705.85/25,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,361.02

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