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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,116.76, 53,966.98 and 25,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,116.76, 53,966.98 and 25,695.32 is: 35,450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,116.76 : 53,966.98 = 25,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,116.76/53,966.98 = 25,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,116.76x = 53,966.98 × 25,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,116.76x = 1,386,698,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,698,820.53/39,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,450.25

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