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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.72, 35,848.14 and 14,040.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.72, 35,848.14 and 14,040.29 is: 19,375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.72 : 35,848.14 = 14,040.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.72/35,848.14 = 14,040.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.72x = 35,848.14 × 14,040.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.72x = 503,318,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,318,318.53/25,976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,375.74

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