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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,979.28, 35,851.29 and 14,042.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,979.28, 35,851.29 and 14,042.59 is: 19,378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,979.28 : 35,851.29 = 14,042.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,979.28/35,851.29 = 14,042.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,979.28x = 35,851.29 × 14,042.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,979.28x = 503,444,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,444,966.44/25,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.71

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