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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,833, 56,353.86 and 25,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,833, 56,353.86 and 25,929 is: 35,784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,833 : 56,353.86 = 25,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,833/56,353.86 = 25,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,833x = 56,353.86 × 25,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,833x = 1,461,199,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,199,235.94/40,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,784.76

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