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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,264.54, 60,420.56 and 15,325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,264.54, 60,420.56 and 15,325.58 is: 22,997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,264.54 : 60,420.56 = 15,325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,264.54/60,420.56 = 15,325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,264.54x = 60,420.56 × 15,325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,264.54x = 925,980,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,980,125.92/40,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.41

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