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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.52, 35,859.91 and 14,048.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.52, 35,859.91 and 14,048.85 is: 19,387.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.52 : 35,859.91 = 14,048.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.52/35,859.91 = 14,048.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.52x = 35,859.91 × 14,048.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.52x = 503,790,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,790,496.60/25,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.35

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