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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,996.56, 173,966.44 and 37,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,996.56, 173,966.44 and 37,094.44 is: 55,632.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,996.56 : 173,966.44 = 37,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,996.56/173,966.44 = 37,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,996.56x = 173,966.44 × 37,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,996.56x = 6,453,187,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,453,187,670.59/115,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,632.58

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