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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,427.45, 40,591.66 and 25,659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,427.45, 40,591.66 and 25,659.66 is: 35,394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,427.45 : 40,591.66 = 25,659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,427.45/40,591.66 = 25,659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,427.45x = 40,591.66 × 25,659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,427.45x = 1,041,568,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,568,225.47/29,427.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,394.44

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