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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,034.69, 60,073.45 and 25,991.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,034.69, 60,073.45 and 25,991.42 is: 39,001.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,034.69 : 60,073.45 = 25,991.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,034.69/60,073.45 = 25,991.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,034.69x = 60,073.45 × 25,991.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,034.69x = 1,561,393,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,393,904.45/40,034.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,001.02

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