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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,970.26, 59,982.66 and 25,895.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,970.26, 59,982.66 and 25,895.16 is: 38,860.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,970.26 : 59,982.66 = 25,895.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,970.26/59,982.66 = 25,895.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,970.26x = 59,982.66 × 25,895.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,970.26x = 1,553,260,577.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,260,577.93/39,970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,860.41

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