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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,016.70, 59,969.64 and 15,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,016.70, 59,969.64 and 15,031.62 is: 22,526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,016.70 : 59,969.64 = 15,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,016.70/59,969.64 = 15,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,016.70x = 59,969.64 × 15,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,016.70x = 901,440,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,440,840.02/40,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,526.62

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