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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,371.59, 60,557.67 and 15,404.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,371.59, 60,557.67 and 15,404.91 is: 23,107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,371.59 : 60,557.67 = 15,404.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,371.59/60,557.67 = 15,404.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,371.59x = 60,557.67 × 15,404.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,371.59x = 932,885,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,885,456.16/40,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,107.48

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