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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.53, 35,855.88 and 14,045.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.53, 35,855.88 and 14,045.87 is: 19,383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.53 : 35,855.88 = 14,045.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.53/35,855.88 = 14,045.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.53x = 35,855.88 × 14,045.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.53x = 503,627,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,627,029.22/25,982.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,383.29

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