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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,176.74, 60,265.58 and 15,210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,176.74, 60,265.58 and 15,210.08 is: 22,815.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,176.74 : 60,265.58 = 15,210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,176.74/60,265.58 = 15,210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,176.74x = 60,265.58 × 15,210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,176.74x = 916,643,915.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,643,915.67/40,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,815.29

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