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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,979.72, 35,852.28 and 14,043.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,979.72, 35,852.28 and 14,043.29 is: 19,379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,979.72 : 35,852.28 = 14,043.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,979.72/35,852.28 = 14,043.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,979.72x = 35,852.28 × 14,043.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,979.72x = 503,483,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,483,965.20/25,979.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.88

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