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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,059.29, 55,282.77 and 25,936.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,059.29, 55,282.77 and 25,936.74 is: 35,793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,059.29 : 55,282.77 = 25,936.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,059.29/55,282.77 = 25,936.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,059.29x = 55,282.77 × 25,936.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,059.29x = 1,433,854,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,854,831.97/40,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,793.31

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