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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,212.26, 60,309.21 and 15,255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,212.26, 60,309.21 and 15,255.08 is: 22,879.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,212.26 : 60,309.21 = 15,255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,212.26/60,309.21 = 15,255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,212.26x = 60,309.21 × 15,255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,212.26x = 920,021,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,021,823.29/40,212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.14

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