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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.38, 35,848.78 and 14,799.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.38, 35,848.78 and 14,799.38 is: 20,423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.38 : 35,848.78 = 14,799.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.38/35,848.78 = 14,799.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.38x = 35,848.78 × 14,799.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.38x = 530,539,501.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,539,501.51/25,977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,423.14

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