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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,270.96, 60,413.46 and 15,313.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,270.96, 60,413.46 and 15,313.15 is: 22,972.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,270.96 : 60,413.46 = 15,313.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,270.96/60,413.46 = 15,313.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,270.96x = 60,413.46 × 15,313.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,270.96x = 925,120,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,120,375.00/40,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,972.39

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