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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,725.91, 54,806.09 and 25,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,725.91, 54,806.09 and 25,586.96 is: 35,299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,725.91 : 54,806.09 = 25,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,725.91/54,806.09 = 25,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,725.91x = 54,806.09 × 25,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,725.91x = 1,402,320,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,320,830.62/39,725.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,299.90

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