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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.51, 35,877.96 and 14,061.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.51, 35,877.96 and 14,061.85 is: 19,405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.51 : 35,877.96 = 14,061.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.51/35,877.96 = 14,061.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.51x = 35,877.96 × 14,061.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.51x = 504,510,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,510,402.13/25,998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.36

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