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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,333.13, 60,499.76 and 15,709.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,333.13, 60,499.76 and 15,709.13 is: 23,563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,333.13 : 60,499.76 = 15,709.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,333.13/60,499.76 = 15,709.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,333.13x = 60,499.76 × 15,709.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,333.13x = 950,398,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,398,213.76/40,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,563.71

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