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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.54, 35,879.34 and 14,062.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.54, 35,879.34 and 14,062.93 is: 19,406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.54 : 35,879.34 = 14,062.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.54/35,879.34 = 14,062.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.54x = 35,879.34 × 14,062.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.54x = 504,568,646.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,568,646.87/25,999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.83

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