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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.52, 35,842.08 and 14,035.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.52, 35,842.08 and 14,035.85 is: 19,369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.52 : 35,842.08 = 14,035.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.52/35,842.08 = 14,035.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.52x = 35,842.08 × 14,035.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.52x = 503,074,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,074,058.57/25,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,369.47

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