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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.70, 35,846.63 and 14,039.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.70, 35,846.63 and 14,039.01 is: 19,373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.70 : 35,846.63 = 14,039.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.70/35,846.63 = 14,039.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.70x = 35,846.63 × 14,039.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.70x = 503,251,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,251,126.84/25,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.92

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