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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,145.13, 60,214.62 and 15,182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,145.13, 60,214.62 and 15,182.94 is: 22,773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,145.13 : 60,214.62 = 15,182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,145.13/60,214.62 = 15,182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,145.13x = 60,214.62 × 15,182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,145.13x = 914,234,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,234,962.58/40,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,773.25

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