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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,264.29, 60,380.91 and 15,291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,264.29, 60,380.91 and 15,291.18 is: 22,930.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,264.29 : 60,380.91 = 15,291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,264.29/60,380.91 = 15,291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,264.29x = 60,380.91 × 15,291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,264.29x = 923,295,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,295,363.37/40,264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.87

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