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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.25, 35,878.97 and 14,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.25, 35,878.97 and 14,062.68 is: 19,406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.25 : 35,878.97 = 14,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.25/35,878.97 = 14,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.25x = 35,878.97 × 14,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.25x = 504,554,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,554,509.00/25,999.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.51

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