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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,253.65, 60,363.61 and 15,279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,253.65, 60,363.61 and 15,279.93 is: 22,913.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,253.65 : 60,363.61 = 15,279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,253.65/60,363.61 = 15,279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,253.65x = 60,363.61 × 15,279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,253.65x = 922,351,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,351,735.35/40,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,913.49

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