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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,290.81, 60,462.44 and 15,331.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,290.81, 60,462.44 and 15,331.07 is: 23,006.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,290.81 : 60,462.44 = 15,331.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,290.81/60,462.44 = 15,331.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,290.81x = 60,462.44 × 15,331.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,290.81x = 926,953,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,953,597.70/40,290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,006.58

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