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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,190.53, 60,250.08 and 15,248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,190.53, 60,250.08 and 15,248.10 is: 22,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,190.53 : 60,250.08 = 15,248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,190.53/60,250.08 = 15,248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,190.53x = 60,250.08 × 15,248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,190.53x = 918,699,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,699,244.85/40,190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,858.60

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