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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,259.55, 60,399.77 and 15,300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,259.55, 60,399.77 and 15,300.03 is: 22,954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,259.55 : 60,399.77 = 15,300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,259.55/60,399.77 = 15,300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,259.55x = 60,399.77 × 15,300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,259.55x = 924,118,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,118,216.49/40,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,954.01

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