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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,814.61, 61,210.33 and 15,849.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,814.61, 61,210.33 and 15,849.33 is: 23,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,814.61 : 61,210.33 = 15,849.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,814.61/61,210.33 = 15,849.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,814.61x = 61,210.33 × 15,849.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,814.61x = 970,142,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,142,640.33/40,814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,769.49

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