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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,984.74, 59,954.78 and 25,161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,984.74, 59,954.78 and 25,161.89 is: 37,728.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,984.74 : 59,954.78 = 25,161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,984.74/59,954.78 = 25,161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,984.74x = 59,954.78 × 25,161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,984.74x = 1,508,575,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,575,679.71/39,984.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,728.79

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