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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,164.76, 58,635.36 and 25,990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,164.76, 58,635.36 and 25,990.92 is: 38,912.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,164.76 : 58,635.36 = 25,990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,164.76/58,635.36 = 25,990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,164.76x = 58,635.36 × 25,990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,164.76x = 1,523,986,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,986,950.93/39,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,912.20

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