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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,147.29, 59,976.71 and 25,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,147.29, 59,976.71 and 25,992 is: 38,829.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,147.29 : 59,976.71 = 25,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,147.29/59,976.71 = 25,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,147.29x = 59,976.71 × 25,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,147.29x = 1,558,914,516.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,914,516.36/40,147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,829.88

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