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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,314.34, 55,658.70 and 25,979.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,314.34, 55,658.70 and 25,979.23 is: 35,867.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,314.34 : 55,658.70 = 25,979.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,314.34/55,658.70 = 25,979.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,314.34x = 55,658.70 × 25,979.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,314.34x = 1,445,970,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,970,168.80/40,314.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,867.39

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