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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.58, 35,878.07 and 14,061.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.58, 35,878.07 and 14,061.91 is: 19,405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.58 : 35,878.07 = 14,061.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.58/35,878.07 = 14,061.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.58x = 35,878.07 × 14,061.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.58x = 504,514,191.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,514,191.31/25,998.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.45

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