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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,265.29, 60,382.41 and 15,292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,265.29, 60,382.41 and 15,292.18 is: 22,932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,265.29 : 60,382.41 = 15,292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,265.29/60,382.41 = 15,292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,265.29x = 60,382.41 × 15,292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,265.29x = 923,378,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,378,682.55/40,265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,932.37

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