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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,211.56, 60,322.44 and 15,260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,211.56, 60,322.44 and 15,260.32 is: 22,892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,211.56 : 60,322.44 = 15,260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,211.56/60,322.44 = 15,260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,211.56x = 60,322.44 × 15,260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,211.56x = 920,539,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,539,737.58/40,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,892.42

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