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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,882.70, 172,324.12 and 36,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,882.70, 172,324.12 and 36,003.10 is: 54,004.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,882.70 : 172,324.12 = 36,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,882.70/172,324.12 = 36,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,882.70x = 172,324.12 × 36,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,882.70x = 6,204,202,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,202,524.77/114,882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,004.67

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