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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,195, 60,292.50 and 15,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,195, 60,292.50 and 15,571 is: 23,356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,195 : 60,292.50 = 15,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,195/60,292.50 = 15,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,195x = 60,292.50 × 15,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,195x = 938,814,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,814,517.50/40,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,356.50

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