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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,094.88, 55,356.06 and 25,760.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,094.88, 55,356.06 and 25,760.52 is: 35,565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,094.88 : 55,356.06 = 25,760.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,094.88/55,356.06 = 25,760.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,094.88x = 55,356.06 × 25,760.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,094.88x = 1,426,000,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,000,890.75/40,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,565.66

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