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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,264.72, 172,875.30 and 39,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,264.72, 172,875.30 and 39,367 is: 59,043.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,264.72 : 172,875.30 = 39,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,264.72/172,875.30 = 39,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,264.72x = 172,875.30 × 39,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,264.72x = 6,805,581,935.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,805,581,935.10/115,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,043.06

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