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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,254.60, 60,381.88 and 15,294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,254.60, 60,381.88 and 15,294.64 is: 22,941.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,254.60 : 60,381.88 = 15,294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,254.60/60,381.88 = 15,294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,254.60x = 60,381.88 × 15,294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,254.60x = 923,519,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,519,117.12/40,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,941.95

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