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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.87, 35,849.22 and 14,041.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.87, 35,849.22 and 14,041.10 is: 19,376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.87 : 35,849.22 = 14,041.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.87/35,849.22 = 14,041.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.87x = 35,849.22 × 14,041.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.87x = 503,362,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,362,303.70/25,977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,376.58

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