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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.68, 60,008.77 and 15,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.68, 60,008.77 and 15,056.52 is: 22,569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.68 : 60,008.77 = 15,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.68/60,008.77 = 15,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.68x = 60,008.77 × 15,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.68x = 903,523,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,523,245.68/40,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,569.08

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