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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,989.61, 59,962.10 and 25,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,989.61, 59,962.10 and 25,166.76 is: 37,736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,989.61 : 59,962.10 = 25,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,989.61/59,962.10 = 25,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,989.61x = 59,962.10 × 25,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,989.61x = 1,509,051,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,051,653.96/39,989.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,736.09

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