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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,216.56, 60,329.94 and 15,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,216.56, 60,329.94 and 15,265.32 is: 22,899.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,216.56 : 60,329.94 = 15,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,216.56/60,329.94 = 15,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,216.56x = 60,329.94 × 15,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,216.56x = 920,955,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,955,839.68/40,216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.92

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