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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,141.92, 60,180.06 and 15,167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,141.92, 60,180.06 and 15,167.82 is: 22,739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,141.92 : 60,180.06 = 15,167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,141.92/60,180.06 = 15,167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,141.92x = 60,180.06 × 15,167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,141.92x = 912,800,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,800,317.67/40,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,739.33

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