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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,462.83, 60,694.80 and 15,504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,462.83, 60,694.80 and 15,504.14 is: 23,256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,462.83 : 60,694.80 = 15,504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,462.83/60,694.80 = 15,504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,462.83x = 60,694.80 × 15,504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,462.83x = 941,020,373.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,020,373.00/40,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,256.42

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