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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,273.11, 55,565.73 and 25,181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,273.11, 55,565.73 and 25,181.19 is: 34,743.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,273.11 : 55,565.73 = 25,181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,273.11/55,565.73 = 25,181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,273.11x = 55,565.73 × 25,181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,273.11x = 1,399,211,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,211,204.62/40,273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,743.06

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