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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,969.82, 35,838.23 and 14,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,969.82, 35,838.23 and 14,033.12 is: 19,365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,969.82 : 35,838.23 = 14,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,969.82/35,838.23 = 14,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,969.82x = 35,838.23 × 14,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,969.82x = 502,921,932.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,921,932.82/25,969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,365.63

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