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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,309.31, 60,464.58 and 15,350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,309.31, 60,464.58 and 15,350.74 is: 23,026.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,309.31 : 60,464.58 = 15,350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,309.31/60,464.58 = 15,350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,309.31x = 60,464.58 × 15,350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,309.31x = 928,175,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,175,970.04/40,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,026.34

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