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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,125.29, 55,354.52 and 25,982.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,125.29, 55,354.52 and 25,982.69 is: 35,844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,125.29 : 55,354.52 = 25,982.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,125.29/55,354.52 = 25,982.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,125.29x = 55,354.52 × 25,982.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,125.29x = 1,438,259,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,259,121.44/40,125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,844.21

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