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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,158.74, 55,444.38 and 25,824.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,158.74, 55,444.38 and 25,824.98 is: 35,654.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,158.74 : 55,444.38 = 25,824.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,158.74/55,444.38 = 25,824.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,158.74x = 55,444.38 × 25,824.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,158.74x = 1,431,850,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,850,004.61/40,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,654.75

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