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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,214.21, 60,325.97 and 15,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,214.21, 60,325.97 and 15,272.96 is: 22,911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,214.21 : 60,325.97 = 15,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,214.21/60,325.97 = 15,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,214.21x = 60,325.97 × 15,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,214.21x = 921,355,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,355,748.78/40,214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.20

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