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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,002.39, 60,009.66 and 15,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,002.39, 60,009.66 and 15,044.16 is: 22,568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,002.39 : 60,009.66 = 15,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,002.39/60,009.66 = 15,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,002.39x = 60,009.66 × 15,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,002.39x = 902,795,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,795,151.62/40,002.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,568.53

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