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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,995.08, 176,987.48 and 38,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,995.08, 176,987.48 and 38,031.28 is: 57,045.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,995.08 : 176,987.48 = 38,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,995.08/176,987.48 = 38,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,995.08x = 176,987.48 × 38,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,995.08x = 6,731,060,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,731,060,408.37/117,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,045.26

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