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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.08, 35,878.78 and 14,062.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.08, 35,878.78 and 14,062.43 is: 19,406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.08 : 35,878.78 = 14,062.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.08/35,878.78 = 14,062.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.08x = 35,878.78 × 14,062.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.08x = 504,542,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,542,737.69/25,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.18

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