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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,096.20, 60,127.74 and 15,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,096.20, 60,127.74 and 15,132 is: 22,691.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,096.20 : 60,127.74 = 15,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,096.20/60,127.74 = 15,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,096.20x = 60,127.74 × 15,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,096.20x = 909,852,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,852,961.68/40,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,691.75

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