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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,059.16, 55,263.24 and 25,916.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,059.16, 55,263.24 and 25,916.56 is: 35,752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,059.16 : 55,263.24 = 25,916.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,059.16/55,263.24 = 25,916.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,059.16x = 55,263.24 × 25,916.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,059.16x = 1,432,233,075.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,233,075.25/40,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,752.95

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