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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,039.02, 60,079.92 and 25,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,039.02, 60,079.92 and 25,995.72 is: 39,007.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,039.02 : 60,079.92 = 25,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,039.02/60,079.92 = 25,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,039.02x = 60,079.92 × 25,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,039.02x = 1,561,820,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,820,777.94/40,039.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,007.47

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