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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,760.62, 56,225.77 and 25,629.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,760.62, 56,225.77 and 25,629.30 is: 35,353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,760.62 : 56,225.77 = 25,629.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,760.62/56,225.77 = 25,629.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,760.62x = 56,225.77 × 25,629.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,760.62x = 1,441,027,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,027,062.99/40,760.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,353.42

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