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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,979.94, 173,997.15 and 36,013.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,979.94, 173,997.15 and 36,013.81 is: 54,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,979.94 : 173,997.15 = 36,013.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,979.94/173,997.15 = 36,013.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,979.94x = 173,997.15 × 36,013.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,979.94x = 6,266,300,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,266,300,300.64/115,979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,029.17

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