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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,271.76, 60,398.28 and 15,314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,271.76, 60,398.28 and 15,314.76 is: 22,968.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,271.76 : 60,398.28 = 15,314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,271.76/60,398.28 = 15,314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,271.76x = 60,398.28 × 15,314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,271.76x = 924,985,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,985,162.61/40,271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,968.58

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