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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,831.59, 56,347.32 and 25,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,831.59, 56,347.32 and 25,734 is: 35,512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,831.59 : 56,347.32 = 25,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,831.59/56,347.32 = 25,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,831.59x = 56,347.32 × 25,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,831.59x = 1,450,041,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,041,932.88/40,831.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,512.75

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