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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.09, 35,877.39 and 14,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.09, 35,877.39 and 14,061.44 is: 19,404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.09 : 35,877.39 = 14,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.09/35,877.39 = 14,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.09x = 35,877.39 × 14,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.09x = 504,487,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,487,803.80/25,998.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,404.81

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