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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,984, 55,181.76 and 25,077.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,984, 55,181.76 and 25,077.12 is: 34,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,984 : 55,181.76 = 25,077.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,984/55,181.76 = 25,077.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,984x = 55,181.76 × 25,077.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,984x = 1,383,799,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,799,617.33/39,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,608.83

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