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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,283.76, 60,425.66 and 15,318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,283.76, 60,425.66 and 15,318.04 is: 22,977.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,283.76 : 60,425.66 = 15,318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,283.76/60,425.66 = 15,318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,283.76x = 60,425.66 × 15,318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,283.76x = 925,602,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,602,600.32/40,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,977.07

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