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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,205.34, 60,308.41 and 15,238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,205.34, 60,308.41 and 15,238.66 is: 22,858.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,205.34 : 60,308.41 = 15,238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,205.34/60,308.41 = 15,238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,205.34x = 60,308.41 × 15,238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,205.34x = 919,019,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,019,355.13/40,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,858.14

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