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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.31, 35,873.34 and 14,058.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.31, 35,873.34 and 14,058.47 is: 19,400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.31 : 35,873.34 = 14,058.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.31/35,873.34 = 14,058.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.31x = 35,873.34 × 14,058.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.31x = 504,324,274.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,324,274.19/25,995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.59

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