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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,865.41, 59,811.68 and 25,056.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,865.41, 59,811.68 and 25,056.99 is: 37,594.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,865.41 : 59,811.68 = 25,056.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,865.41/59,811.68 = 25,056.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,865.41x = 59,811.68 × 25,056.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,865.41x = 1,498,700,667.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,700,667.64/39,865.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,594.01

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