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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.96, 35,860.60 and 14,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.96, 35,860.60 and 14,049.30 is: 19,388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.96 : 35,860.60 = 14,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.96/35,860.60 = 14,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.96x = 35,860.60 × 14,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.96x = 503,816,327.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,816,327.58/25,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.02

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