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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,635.52, 60,955.98 and 15,675.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,635.52, 60,955.98 and 15,675.82 is: 23,514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,635.52 : 60,955.98 = 15,675.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,635.52/60,955.98 = 15,675.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,635.52x = 60,955.98 × 15,675.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,635.52x = 955,534,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,534,970.40/40,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,514.77

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