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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.26, 35,878.86 and 14,062.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.26, 35,878.86 and 14,062.62 is: 19,406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.26 : 35,878.86 = 14,062.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.26/35,878.86 = 14,062.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.26x = 35,878.86 × 14,062.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.26x = 504,550,774.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,550,774.21/25,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.35

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