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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,069.34, 55,277.07 and 25,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,069.34, 55,277.07 and 25,926.74 is: 35,766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,069.34 : 55,277.07 = 25,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,069.34/55,277.07 = 25,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,069.34x = 55,277.07 × 25,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,069.34x = 1,433,154,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,154,221.85/40,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,766.85

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