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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,208.08, 60,316.80 and 15,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,208.08, 60,316.80 and 15,266.80 is: 22,901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,208.08 : 60,316.80 = 15,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,208.08/60,316.80 = 15,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,208.08x = 60,316.80 × 15,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,208.08x = 920,844,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,844,522.24/40,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,901.98

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