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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.70, 35,874.08 and 14,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.70, 35,874.08 and 14,059.04 is: 19,401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.70 : 35,874.08 = 14,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.70/35,874.08 = 14,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.70x = 35,874.08 × 14,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.70x = 504,354,928.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,354,928.74/25,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.47

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