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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,297.97, 55,611.47 and 25,199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,297.97, 55,611.47 and 25,199.48 is: 34,775.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,297.97 : 55,611.47 = 25,199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,297.97/55,611.47 = 25,199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,297.97x = 55,611.47 × 25,199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,297.97x = 1,401,380,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,380,328.06/40,297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,775.45

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