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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,590.48, 60,877.62 and 15,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,590.48, 60,877.62 and 15,285 is: 22,924.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,590.48 : 60,877.62 = 15,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,590.48/60,877.62 = 15,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,590.48x = 60,877.62 × 15,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,590.48x = 930,514,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,514,421.70/40,590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,924.45

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