Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,839.52, 59,786.46 and 25,806
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,839.52, 59,786.46 and 25,806 is: 38,726.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,839.52 : 59,786.46 = 25,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,839.52/59,786.46 = 25,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,839.52x = 59,786.46 × 25,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,839.52x = 1,542,849,386.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,542,849,386.76/39,839.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,726.61
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