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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,881.31, 59,842.83 and 25,837.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,881.31, 59,842.83 and 25,837.74 is: 38,770.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,881.31 : 59,842.83 = 25,837.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,881.31/59,842.83 = 25,837.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,881.31x = 59,842.83 × 25,837.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,881.31x = 1,546,203,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,203,482.40/39,881.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,770.13

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