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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.54, 35,873.82 and 14,058.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.54, 35,873.82 and 14,058.90 is: 19,401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.54 : 35,873.82 = 14,058.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.54/35,873.82 = 14,058.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.54x = 35,873.82 × 14,058.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.54x = 504,346,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,346,448.00/25,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.27

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