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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.54, 35,877.96 and 14,061.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.54, 35,877.96 and 14,061.93 is: 19,405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.54 : 35,877.96 = 14,061.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.54/35,877.96 = 14,061.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.54x = 35,877.96 × 14,061.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.54x = 504,513,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,513,362.06/25,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.45

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