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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,999.79, 55,192.49 and 25,844.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,999.79, 55,192.49 and 25,844.43 is: 35,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,999.79 : 55,192.49 = 25,844.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,999.79/55,192.49 = 25,844.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,999.79x = 55,192.49 × 25,844.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,999.79x = 1,426,418,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,418,444.33/39,999.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,660.65

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