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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,325.46, 172,999.08 and 36,451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,325.46, 172,999.08 and 36,451.26 is: 54,680.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,325.46 : 172,999.08 = 36,451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,325.46/172,999.08 = 36,451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,325.46x = 172,999.08 × 36,451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,325.46x = 6,306,034,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,306,034,444.84/115,325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,680.33

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