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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,854.52, 59,808.96 and 25,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,854.52, 59,808.96 and 25,821 is: 38,749.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,854.52 : 59,808.96 = 25,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,854.52/59,808.96 = 25,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,854.52x = 59,808.96 × 25,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,854.52x = 1,544,327,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,327,156.16/39,854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,749.11

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