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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,126.79, 55,356.59 and 25,984.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,126.79, 55,356.59 and 25,984.19 is: 35,846.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,126.79 : 55,356.59 = 25,984.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,126.79/55,356.59 = 25,984.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,126.79x = 55,356.59 × 25,984.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,126.79x = 1,438,395,745.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,395,745.61/40,126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,846.27

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