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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,095.36, 55,332.48 and 25,972.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,095.36, 55,332.48 and 25,972.76 is: 35,842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,095.36 : 55,332.48 = 25,972.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,095.36/55,332.48 = 25,972.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,095.36x = 55,332.48 × 25,972.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,095.36x = 1,437,137,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,137,223.24/40,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,842.98

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