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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,260.38, 60,382.37 and 15,291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,260.38, 60,382.37 and 15,291.68 is: 22,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,260.38 : 60,382.37 = 15,291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,260.38/60,382.37 = 15,291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,260.38x = 60,382.37 × 15,291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,260.38x = 923,347,501.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,347,501.31/40,260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.40

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