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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,154.98, 55,439.88 and 25,821.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,154.98, 55,439.88 and 25,821.25 is: 35,650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,154.98 : 55,439.88 = 25,821.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,154.98/55,439.88 = 25,821.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,154.98x = 55,439.88 × 25,821.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,154.98x = 1,431,527,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,527,001.45/40,154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,650.05

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