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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,720.59, 56,221.88 and 25,430.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,720.59, 56,221.88 and 25,430.49 is: 35,111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,720.59 : 56,221.88 = 25,430.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,720.59/56,221.88 = 25,430.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,720.59x = 56,221.88 × 25,430.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,720.59x = 1,429,749,829.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,749,829.97/40,720.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,111.23

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