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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,986.75, 35,861.72 and 14,050.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,986.75, 35,861.72 and 14,050.18 is: 19,389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,986.75 : 35,861.72 = 14,050.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,986.75/35,861.72 = 14,050.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,986.75x = 35,861.72 × 14,050.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,986.75x = 503,863,621.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,863,621.11/25,986.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.25

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