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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,973.51, 59,954.27 and 25,137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,973.51, 59,954.27 and 25,137.19 is: 37,702.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,973.51 : 59,954.27 = 25,137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,973.51/59,954.27 = 25,137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,973.51x = 59,954.27 × 25,137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,973.51x = 1,507,081,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,081,750.62/39,973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,702.01

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