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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.43, 35,879.09 and 14,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.43, 35,879.09 and 14,062.73 is: 19,406.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.43 : 35,879.09 = 14,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.43/35,879.09 = 14,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.43x = 35,879.09 × 14,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.43x = 504,557,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,557,955.32/25,999.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.50

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