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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,176.23, 60,264.83 and 15,209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,176.23, 60,264.83 and 15,209.57 is: 22,814.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,176.23 : 60,264.83 = 15,209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,176.23/60,264.83 = 15,209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,176.23x = 60,264.83 × 15,209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,176.23x = 916,602,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,602,225.04/40,176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,814.54

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