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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.52, 35,843.46 and 14,036.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.52, 35,843.46 and 14,036.85 is: 19,370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.52 : 35,843.46 = 14,036.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.52/35,843.46 = 14,036.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.52x = 35,843.46 × 14,036.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.52x = 503,129,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,129,271.50/25,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,370.85

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