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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.90, 35,835.71 and 14,031.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.90, 35,835.71 and 14,031.27 is: 19,363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.90 : 35,835.71 = 14,031.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.90/35,835.71 = 14,031.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.90x = 35,835.71 × 14,031.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.90x = 502,820,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,820,452.50/25,967.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.16

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