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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,333.68, 60,499.14 and 15,372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,333.68, 60,499.14 and 15,372.82 is: 23,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,333.68 : 60,499.14 = 15,372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,333.68/60,499.14 = 15,372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,333.68x = 60,499.14 × 15,372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,333.68x = 930,042,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,042,389.37/40,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,058.70

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