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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,090.28, 55,326.06 and 25,943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,090.28, 55,326.06 and 25,943.13 is: 35,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,090.28 : 55,326.06 = 25,943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,090.28/55,326.06 = 25,943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,090.28x = 55,326.06 × 25,943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,090.28x = 1,435,331,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,331,166.97/40,090.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,802.48

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