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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,783.36, 59,691.26 and 25,567.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,783.36, 59,691.26 and 25,567.76 is: 38,362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,783.36 : 59,691.26 = 25,567.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,783.36/59,691.26 = 25,567.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,783.36x = 59,691.26 × 25,567.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,783.36x = 1,526,171,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,171,809.78/39,783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,362.06

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