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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.04, 35,878.55 and 14,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.04, 35,878.55 and 14,062.35 is: 19,405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.04 : 35,878.55 = 14,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.04/35,878.55 = 14,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.04x = 35,878.55 × 14,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.04x = 504,536,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,536,727.59/25,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.98

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