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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,155.38, 60,233.55 and 19,097.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,155.38, 60,233.55 and 19,097.45 is: 28,646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,155.38 : 60,233.55 = 19,097.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,155.38/60,233.55 = 19,097.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,155.38x = 60,233.55 × 19,097.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,155.38x = 1,150,307,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,307,209.45/40,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,646.40

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