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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,589.62, 55,977.42 and 25,483.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,589.62, 55,977.42 and 25,483.71 is: 35,144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,589.62 : 55,977.42 = 25,483.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,589.62/55,977.42 = 25,483.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,589.62x = 55,977.42 × 25,483.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,589.62x = 1,426,512,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,512,337.83/40,589.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,144.76

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