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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,273.68, 60,396.84 and 15,307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,273.68, 60,396.84 and 15,307.72 is: 22,956.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,273.68 : 60,396.84 = 15,307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,273.68/60,396.84 = 15,307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,273.68x = 60,396.84 × 15,307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,273.68x = 924,537,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,537,915.60/40,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,956.38

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