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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,127.54, 55,357.63 and 25,984.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,127.54, 55,357.63 and 25,984.94 is: 35,847.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,127.54 : 55,357.63 = 25,984.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,127.54/55,357.63 = 25,984.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,127.54x = 55,357.63 × 25,984.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,127.54x = 1,438,464,352.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,464,352.34/40,127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,847.31

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