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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,211.76, 60,308.46 and 15,254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,211.76, 60,308.46 and 15,254.58 is: 22,878.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,211.76 : 60,308.46 = 15,254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,211.76/60,308.46 = 15,254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,211.76x = 60,308.46 × 15,254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,211.76x = 919,980,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,980,227.75/40,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,878.39

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