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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,761.36, 61,160.08 and 25,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,761.36, 61,160.08 and 25,966.48 is: 38,961.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,761.36 : 61,160.08 = 25,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,761.36/61,160.08 = 25,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,761.36x = 61,160.08 × 25,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,761.36x = 1,588,111,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,111,994.12/40,761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,961.21

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