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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,311.66, 55,614.58 and 25,970.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,311.66, 55,614.58 and 25,970.41 is: 35,829.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,311.66 : 55,614.58 = 25,970.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,311.66/55,614.58 = 25,970.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,311.66x = 55,614.58 × 25,970.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,311.66x = 1,444,333,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,333,444.58/40,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,829.17

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