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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,264.02, 60,404.33 and 15,299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,264.02, 60,404.33 and 15,299.42 is: 22,952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,264.02 : 60,404.33 = 15,299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,264.02/60,404.33 = 15,299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,264.02x = 60,404.33 × 15,299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,264.02x = 924,150,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,150,950.72/40,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,952.28

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