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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,005.84, 172,517.13 and 36,119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,005.84, 172,517.13 and 36,119.40 is: 54,181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,005.84 : 172,517.13 = 36,119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,005.84/172,517.13 = 36,119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,005.84x = 172,517.13 × 36,119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,005.84x = 6,231,215,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,231,215,225.32/115,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,181.73

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