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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,979.60, 35,851.76 and 14,042.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,979.60, 35,851.76 and 14,042.93 is: 19,379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,979.60 : 35,851.76 = 14,042.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,979.60/35,851.76 = 14,042.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,979.60x = 35,851.76 × 14,042.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,979.60x = 503,463,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,463,890.32/25,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.20

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