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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.08, 35,871.91 and 14,057.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.08, 35,871.91 and 14,057.50 is: 19,399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.08 : 35,871.91 = 14,057.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.08/35,871.91 = 14,057.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.08x = 35,871.91 × 14,057.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.08x = 504,269,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,269,374.83/25,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,399.39

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