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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,651.37, 60,995.24 and 25,856.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,651.37, 60,995.24 and 25,856.45 is: 38,796.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,651.37 : 60,995.24 = 25,856.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,651.37/60,995.24 = 25,856.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,651.37x = 60,995.24 × 25,856.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,651.37x = 1,577,120,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,120,244.02/40,651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,796.24

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