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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,355.08, 55,674.97 and 25,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,355.08, 55,674.97 and 25,242 is: 34,824.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,355.08 : 55,674.97 = 25,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,355.08/55,674.97 = 25,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,355.08x = 55,674.97 × 25,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,355.08x = 1,405,347,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,347,466.53/40,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,824.55

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