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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,007.68, 60,032.48 and 25,964.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,007.68, 60,032.48 and 25,964.42 is: 38,960.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,007.68 : 60,032.48 = 25,964.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,007.68/60,032.48 = 25,964.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,007.68x = 60,032.48 × 25,964.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,007.68x = 1,558,708,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,708,094.38/40,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,960.22

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