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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,030.67, 59,999.77 and 15,054.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,030.67, 59,999.77 and 15,054.77 is: 22,564.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,030.67 : 59,999.77 = 15,054.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,030.67/59,999.77 = 15,054.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,030.67x = 59,999.77 × 15,054.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,030.67x = 903,282,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,282,737.40/40,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,564.77

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