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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,141.59, 60,179.49 and 15,167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,141.59, 60,179.49 and 15,167.43 is: 22,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,141.59 : 60,179.49 = 15,167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,141.59/60,179.49 = 15,167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,141.59x = 60,179.49 × 15,167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,141.59x = 912,768,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,768,202.01/40,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.72

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