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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,211.51, 60,308.08 and 15,254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,211.51, 60,308.08 and 15,254.33 is: 22,878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,211.51 : 60,308.08 = 15,254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,211.51/60,308.08 = 15,254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,211.51x = 60,308.08 × 15,254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,211.51x = 919,959,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,959,353.99/40,211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,878.01

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