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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,050.35, 55,270.96 and 25,903.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,050.35, 55,270.96 and 25,903.19 is: 35,747.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,050.35 : 55,270.96 = 25,903.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,050.35/55,270.96 = 25,903.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,050.35x = 55,270.96 × 25,903.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,050.35x = 1,431,694,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,694,251.78/40,050.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,747.36

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