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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,006.17, 55,184.76 and 25,867.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,006.17, 55,184.76 and 25,867.35 is: 35,681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,006.17 : 55,184.76 = 25,867.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,006.17/55,184.76 = 25,867.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,006.17x = 55,184.76 × 25,867.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,006.17x = 1,427,483,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,483,501.59/40,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,681.58

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