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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,590.56, 55,995.44 and 25,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,590.56, 55,995.44 and 25,475.76 is: 35,144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,590.56 : 55,995.44 = 25,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,590.56/55,995.44 = 25,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,590.56x = 55,995.44 × 25,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,590.56x = 1,426,526,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,526,263.16/40,590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,144.28

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