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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,965.14, 59,916.66 and 25,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,965.14, 59,916.66 and 25,895.44 is: 38,823.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,965.14 : 59,916.66 = 25,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,965.14/59,916.66 = 25,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,965.14x = 59,916.66 × 25,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,965.14x = 1,551,568,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,568,274.03/39,965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,823.04

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