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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,853.67, 59,749.52 and 25,783.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,853.67, 59,749.52 and 25,783.97 is: 38,655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,853.67 : 59,749.52 = 25,783.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,853.67/59,749.52 = 25,783.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,853.67x = 59,749.52 × 25,783.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,853.67x = 1,540,580,045.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,580,045.03/39,853.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,655.91

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