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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,169.70, 60,211.35 and 15,200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,169.70, 60,211.35 and 15,200.10 is: 22,783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,169.70 : 60,211.35 = 15,200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,169.70/60,211.35 = 15,200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,169.70x = 60,211.35 × 15,200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,169.70x = 915,218,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,218,541.14/40,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,783.80

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