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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.61, 35,872.64 and 14,058.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.61, 35,872.64 and 14,058.03 is: 19,400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.61 : 35,872.64 = 14,058.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.61/35,872.64 = 14,058.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.61x = 35,872.64 × 14,058.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.61x = 504,298,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,298,579.01/25,994.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.12

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