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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,264.62, 55,562.32 and 25,160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,264.62, 55,562.32 and 25,160.04 is: 34,719.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,264.62 : 55,562.32 = 25,160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,264.62/55,562.32 = 25,160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,264.62x = 55,562.32 × 25,160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,264.62x = 1,397,950,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,950,225.14/40,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,719.07

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