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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.61, 35,855.78 and 14,045.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.61, 35,855.78 and 14,045.85 is: 19,383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.61 : 35,855.78 = 14,045.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.61/35,855.78 = 14,045.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.61x = 35,855.78 × 14,045.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.61x = 503,624,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,624,907.51/25,982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,383.15

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