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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,205.67, 55,447.51 and 25,099.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,205.67, 55,447.51 and 25,099.73 is: 34,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,205.67 : 55,447.51 = 25,099.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,205.67/55,447.51 = 25,099.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,205.67x = 55,447.51 × 25,099.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,205.67x = 1,391,717,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,717,445.18/40,205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,614.95

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