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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,127.08, 55,360.50 and 25,987.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,127.08, 55,360.50 and 25,987.72 is: 35,853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,127.08 : 55,360.50 = 25,987.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,127.08/55,360.50 = 25,987.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,127.08x = 55,360.50 × 25,987.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,127.08x = 1,438,693,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,693,173.06/40,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,853.42

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