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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,027.15, 59,989.69 and 15,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,027.15, 59,989.69 and 15,044.32 is: 22,547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,027.15 : 59,989.69 = 15,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,027.15/59,989.69 = 15,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,027.15x = 59,989.69 × 15,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,027.15x = 902,504,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,504,093.06/40,027.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,547.30

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