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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,621.62, 60,926.13 and 15,673.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,621.62, 60,926.13 and 15,673.35 is: 23,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,621.62 : 60,926.13 = 15,673.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,621.62/60,926.13 = 15,673.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,621.62x = 60,926.13 × 15,673.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,621.62x = 954,916,559.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,916,559.64/40,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,507.59

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