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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,085.46, 55,307.98 and 25,921.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,085.46, 55,307.98 and 25,921.26 is: 35,764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,085.46 : 55,307.98 = 25,921.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,085.46/55,307.98 = 25,921.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,085.46x = 55,307.98 × 25,921.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,085.46x = 1,433,652,529.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,652,529.65/40,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,764.90

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