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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,990.61, 59,963.59 and 25,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,990.61, 59,963.59 and 25,167.76 is: 37,737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,990.61 : 59,963.59 = 25,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,990.61/59,963.59 = 25,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,990.61x = 59,963.59 × 25,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,990.61x = 1,509,149,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,149,241.86/39,990.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,737.59

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