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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.94, 35,860.61 and 14,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.94, 35,860.61 and 14,049.28 is: 19,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.94 : 35,860.61 = 14,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.94/35,860.61 = 14,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.94x = 35,860.61 × 14,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.94x = 503,815,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,815,590.96/25,985.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.01

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