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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,962.61, 59,921.84 and 25,139.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,962.61, 59,921.84 and 25,139.81 is: 37,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,962.61 : 59,921.84 = 25,139.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,962.61/59,921.84 = 25,139.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,962.61x = 59,921.84 × 25,139.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,962.61x = 1,506,423,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,423,696.56/39,962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,695.83

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