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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,213.56, 60,325.44 and 15,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,213.56, 60,325.44 and 15,262.32 is: 22,895.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,213.56 : 60,325.44 = 15,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,213.56/60,325.44 = 15,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,213.56x = 60,325.44 × 15,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,213.56x = 920,706,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,706,169.42/40,213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,895.42

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