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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,223.52, 55,483.04 and 25,902.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,223.52, 55,483.04 and 25,902.05 is: 35,728.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,223.52 : 55,483.04 = 25,902.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,223.52/55,483.04 = 25,902.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,223.52x = 55,483.04 × 25,902.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,223.52x = 1,437,124,263.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,124,263.57/40,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,728.46

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