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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,232.39, 60,336.84 and 15,254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,232.39, 60,336.84 and 15,254.42 is: 22,877.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,232.39 : 60,336.84 = 15,254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,232.39/60,336.84 = 15,254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,232.39x = 60,336.84 × 15,254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,232.39x = 920,403,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,403,498.83/40,232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.18

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