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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,535.76, 60,870.86 and 25,051.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,535.76, 60,870.86 and 25,051.80 is: 37,619.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,535.76 : 60,870.86 = 25,051.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,535.76/60,870.86 = 25,051.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,535.76x = 60,870.86 × 25,051.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,535.76x = 1,524,924,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,924,610.55/40,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,619.24

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