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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,262.94, 60,380.74 and 15,296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,262.94, 60,380.74 and 15,296.99 is: 22,940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,262.94 : 60,380.74 = 15,296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,262.94/60,380.74 = 15,296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,262.94x = 60,380.74 × 15,296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,262.94x = 923,643,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,643,293.19/40,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,940.28

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