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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,046.16, 55,283.76 and 25,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,046.16, 55,283.76 and 25,910.40 is: 35,769.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,046.16 : 55,283.76 = 25,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,046.16/55,283.76 = 25,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,046.16x = 55,283.76 × 25,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,046.16x = 1,432,424,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,424,335.10/40,046.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,769.33

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