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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,168.98, 60,262.29 and 15,209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,168.98, 60,262.29 and 15,209.25 is: 22,817.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,168.98 : 60,262.29 = 15,209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,168.98/60,262.29 = 15,209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,168.98x = 60,262.29 × 15,209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,168.98x = 916,544,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,544,234.18/40,168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,817.21

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