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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,176.89, 54,050.83 and 25,747.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,176.89, 54,050.83 and 25,747.09 is: 35,522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,176.89 : 54,050.83 = 25,747.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,176.89/54,050.83 = 25,747.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,176.89x = 54,050.83 × 25,747.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,176.89x = 1,391,651,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,651,584.58/39,176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,522.26

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