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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,272.30, 55,588.44 and 25,932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,272.30, 55,588.44 and 25,932.30 is: 35,794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,272.30 : 55,588.44 = 25,932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,272.30/55,588.44 = 25,932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,272.30x = 55,588.44 × 25,932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,272.30x = 1,441,536,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,536,102.61/40,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,794.73

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