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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,023.27, 180,032.59 and 35,840.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,023.27, 180,032.59 and 35,840.48 is: 53,760.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,023.27 : 180,032.59 = 35,840.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,023.27/180,032.59 = 35,840.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,023.27x = 180,032.59 × 35,840.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,023.27x = 6,452,453,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,452,453,361.88/120,023.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,760.02

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