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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.68, 35,842.30 and 14,035.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.68, 35,842.30 and 14,035.98 is: 19,369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.68 : 35,842.30 = 14,035.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.68/35,842.30 = 14,035.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.68x = 35,842.30 × 14,035.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.68x = 503,081,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,081,805.95/25,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,369.65

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