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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,995.38, 174,003.66 and 36,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,995.38, 174,003.66 and 36,033.80 is: 54,053.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,995.38 : 174,003.66 = 36,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,995.38/174,003.66 = 36,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,995.38x = 174,003.66 × 36,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,995.38x = 6,270,012,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270,012,213.69/115,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,053.98

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