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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,487, 165,730.50 and 36,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,487, 165,730.50 and 36,615 is: 54,922.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,487 : 165,730.50 = 36,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,487/165,730.50 = 36,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,487x = 165,730.50 × 36,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,487x = 6,068,222,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,068,222,257.50/110,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,922.50

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