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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,256.80, 60,395.64 and 15,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,256.80, 60,395.64 and 15,297.28 is: 22,949.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,256.80 : 60,395.64 = 15,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,256.80/60,395.64 = 15,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,256.80x = 60,395.64 × 15,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,256.80x = 923,889,015.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,889,015.86/40,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,949.89

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