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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,262.76, 60,384.96 and 15,305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,262.76, 60,384.96 and 15,305.58 is: 22,954.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,262.76 : 60,384.96 = 15,305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,262.76/60,384.96 = 15,305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,262.76x = 60,384.96 × 15,305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,262.76x = 924,226,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,226,836.08/40,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,954.88

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