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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,264.04, 60,419.82 and 15,325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,264.04, 60,419.82 and 15,325.08 is: 22,996.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,264.04 : 60,419.82 = 15,325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,264.04/60,419.82 = 15,325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,264.04x = 60,419.82 × 15,325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,264.04x = 925,938,575.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,938,575.09/40,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.67

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