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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.77, 35,878.28 and 14,062.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.77, 35,878.28 and 14,062.07 is: 19,405.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.77 : 35,878.28 = 14,062.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.77/35,878.28 = 14,062.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.77x = 35,878.28 × 14,062.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.77x = 504,522,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,522,904.22/25,998.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.64

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