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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.95, 35,870.29 and 14,056.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.95, 35,870.29 and 14,056.30 is: 19,397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.95 : 35,870.29 = 14,056.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.95/35,870.29 = 14,056.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.95x = 35,870.29 × 14,056.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.95x = 504,203,432.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,203,432.51/25,992.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.70

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