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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,261.07, 60,391.62 and 15,295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,261.07, 60,391.62 and 15,295.21 is: 22,942.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,261.07 : 60,391.62 = 15,295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,261.07/60,391.62 = 15,295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,261.07x = 60,391.62 × 15,295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,261.07x = 923,702,359.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,702,359.16/40,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,942.82

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