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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.60, 35,849.03 and 14,040.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.60, 35,849.03 and 14,040.91 is: 19,376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.60 : 35,849.03 = 14,040.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.60/35,849.03 = 14,040.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.60x = 35,849.03 × 14,040.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.60x = 503,352,949.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,352,949.30/25,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,376.42

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