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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.61, 35,868.45 and 14,054.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.61, 35,868.45 and 14,054.96 is: 19,395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.61 : 35,868.45 = 14,054.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.61/35,868.45 = 14,054.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.61x = 35,868.45 × 14,054.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.61x = 504,129,450.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,129,450.67/25,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.85

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