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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,140.33, 59,966.36 and 25,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,140.33, 59,966.36 and 25,985.04 is: 38,819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,140.33 : 59,966.36 = 25,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,140.33/59,966.36 = 25,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,140.33x = 59,966.36 × 25,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,140.33x = 1,558,228,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,228,133.33/40,140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,819.51

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