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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,316.80, 58,859.37 and 25,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,316.80, 58,859.37 and 25,965.30 is: 38,871.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,316.80 : 58,859.37 = 25,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,316.80/58,859.37 = 25,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,316.80x = 58,859.37 × 25,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,316.80x = 1,528,301,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,301,199.86/39,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,871.45

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