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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,103.68, 58,676.58 and 25,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,103.68, 58,676.58 and 25,962.24 is: 38,957.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,103.68 : 58,676.58 = 25,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,103.68/58,676.58 = 25,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,103.68x = 58,676.58 × 25,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,103.68x = 1,523,375,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,375,452.34/39,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,957.34

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