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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,261.55, 60,402.77 and 15,302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,261.55, 60,402.77 and 15,302.03 is: 22,957.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,261.55 : 60,402.77 = 15,302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,261.55/60,402.77 = 15,302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,261.55x = 60,402.77 × 15,302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,261.55x = 924,284,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,284,998.62/40,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,957.01

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