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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,263.94, 60,382.24 and 15,297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,263.94, 60,382.24 and 15,297.99 is: 22,941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,263.94 : 60,382.24 = 15,297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,263.94/60,382.24 = 15,297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,263.94x = 60,382.24 × 15,297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,263.94x = 923,726,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,726,903.70/40,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,941.79

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