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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,990.11, 35,866.38 and 14,053.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,990.11, 35,866.38 and 14,053.46 is: 19,393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,990.11 : 35,866.38 = 14,053.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,990.11/35,866.38 = 14,053.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,990.11x = 35,866.38 × 14,053.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,990.11x = 504,046,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,046,557.34/25,990.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.78

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