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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.61, 35,879.37 and 14,062.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.61, 35,879.37 and 14,062.95 is: 19,406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.61 : 35,879.37 = 14,062.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.61/35,879.37 = 14,062.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.61x = 35,879.37 × 14,062.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.61x = 504,569,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,569,786.34/25,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.82

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