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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,214.56, 60,326.94 and 15,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,214.56, 60,326.94 and 15,263.32 is: 22,896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,214.56 : 60,326.94 = 15,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,214.56/60,326.94 = 15,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,214.56x = 60,326.94 × 15,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,214.56x = 920,789,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,789,389.84/40,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,896.92

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