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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,644.22, 59,342.40 and 25,585.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,644.22, 59,342.40 and 25,585.46 is: 38,298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,644.22 : 59,342.40 = 25,585.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,644.22/59,342.40 = 25,585.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,644.22x = 59,342.40 × 25,585.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,644.22x = 1,518,302,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,302,304.79/39,644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,298.20

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