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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,625.87, 60,889.59 and 35,705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,625.87, 60,889.59 and 35,705.12 is: 53,514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,625.87 : 60,889.59 = 35,705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,625.87/60,889.59 = 35,705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,625.87x = 60,889.59 × 35,705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,625.87x = 2,174,070,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,070,117.70/40,625.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,514.43

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