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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,210.66, 60,316.38 and 15,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,210.66, 60,316.38 and 15,244 is: 22,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,210.66 : 60,316.38 = 15,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,210.66/60,316.38 = 15,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,210.66x = 60,316.38 × 15,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,210.66x = 919,462,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,462,896.72/40,210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,866.15

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