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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,644.47, 59,342.77 and 25,585.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,644.47, 59,342.77 and 25,585.71 is: 38,298.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,644.47 : 59,342.77 = 25,585.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,644.47/59,342.77 = 25,585.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,644.47x = 59,342.77 × 25,585.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,644.47x = 1,518,326,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,326,903.82/39,644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,298.58

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