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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,660.96, 60,894.08 and 25,823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,660.96, 60,894.08 and 25,823.44 is: 38,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,660.96 : 60,894.08 = 25,823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,660.96/60,894.08 = 25,823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,660.96x = 60,894.08 × 25,823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,660.96x = 1,572,494,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,494,621.24/40,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,673.33

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