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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.71, 35,875.46 and 14,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.71, 35,875.46 and 14,060.04 is: 19,402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.71 : 35,875.46 = 14,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.71/35,875.46 = 14,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.71x = 35,875.46 × 14,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.71x = 504,410,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,410,332.32/25,996.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.86

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