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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,973.26, 59,953.89 and 25,136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,973.26, 59,953.89 and 25,136.94 is: 37,701.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,973.26 : 59,953.89 = 25,136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,973.26/59,953.89 = 25,136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,973.26x = 59,953.89 × 25,136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,973.26x = 1,507,057,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,057,335.70/39,973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,701.64

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