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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.87, 35,858.98 and 14,048.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.87, 35,858.98 and 14,048.10 is: 19,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.87 : 35,858.98 = 14,048.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.87/35,858.98 = 14,048.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.87x = 35,858.98 × 14,048.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.87x = 503,750,536.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,750,536.94/25,984.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,386.30

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