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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,955.32, 61,379.34 and 39,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,955.32, 61,379.34 and 39,925 is: 59,835.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,955.32 : 61,379.34 = 39,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,955.32/61,379.34 = 39,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,955.32x = 61,379.34 × 39,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,955.32x = 2,450,570,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,570,149.50/40,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,835.21

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