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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.32, 35,865.10 and 14,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.32, 35,865.10 and 14,052.68 is: 19,392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.32 : 35,865.10 = 14,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.32/35,865.10 = 14,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.32x = 35,865.10 × 14,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.32x = 504,000,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,000,773.47/25,989.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.61

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