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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,211.26, 60,307.71 and 15,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,211.26, 60,307.71 and 15,254.08 is: 22,877.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,211.26 : 60,307.71 = 15,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,211.26/60,307.71 = 15,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,211.26x = 60,307.71 × 15,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,211.26x = 919,938,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,938,632.96/40,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.64

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