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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,196.84, 60,286.56 and 25,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,196.84, 60,286.56 and 25,385.96 is: 38,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,196.84 : 60,286.56 = 25,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,196.84/60,286.56 = 25,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,196.84x = 60,286.56 × 25,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,196.84x = 1,530,432,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,432,200.70/40,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,073.45

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