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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.72, 35,849.52 and 14,041.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.72, 35,849.52 and 14,041.29 is: 19,377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.72 : 35,849.52 = 14,041.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.72/35,849.52 = 14,041.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.72x = 35,849.52 × 14,041.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.72x = 503,373,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,373,506.68/25,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.12

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