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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,138.52, 59,963.66 and 25,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,138.52, 59,963.66 and 25,983.23 is: 38,816.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,138.52 : 59,963.66 = 25,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,138.52/59,963.66 = 25,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,138.52x = 59,963.66 × 25,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,138.52x = 1,558,049,354.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,049,354.55/40,138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,816.81

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