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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,977.96, 60,016.62 and 25,891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,977.96, 60,016.62 and 25,891.88 is: 38,870.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,977.96 : 60,016.62 = 25,891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,977.96/60,016.62 = 25,891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,977.96x = 60,016.62 × 25,891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,977.96x = 1,553,943,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,943,123.05/39,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,870.00

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