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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996, 35,874.49 and 14,059.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996, 35,874.49 and 14,059.34 is: 19,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996 : 35,874.49 = 14,059.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996/35,874.49 = 14,059.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996x = 35,874.49 × 14,059.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996x = 504,371,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,371,402.57/25,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.89

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