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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,970.29, 59,848.83 and 25,889.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,970.29, 59,848.83 and 25,889.70 is: 38,765.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,970.29 : 59,848.83 = 25,889.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,970.29/59,848.83 = 25,889.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,970.29x = 59,848.83 × 25,889.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,970.29x = 1,549,468,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,468,254.05/39,970.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,765.50

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