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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,059.34, 55,263.09 and 25,916.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,059.34, 55,263.09 and 25,916.74 is: 35,752.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,059.34 : 55,263.09 = 25,916.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,059.34/55,263.09 = 25,916.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,059.34x = 55,263.09 × 25,916.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,059.34x = 1,432,239,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,239,135.13/40,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,752.94

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