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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.51, 35,879.34 and 14,062.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.51, 35,879.34 and 14,062.85 is: 19,406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.51 : 35,879.34 = 14,062.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.51/35,879.34 = 14,062.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.51x = 35,879.34 × 14,062.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.51x = 504,565,776.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,565,776.52/25,999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.74

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