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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,058.08, 180,089.44 and 36,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,058.08, 180,089.44 and 36,952 is: 55,428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,058.08 : 180,089.44 = 36,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,058.08/180,089.44 = 36,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,058.08x = 180,089.44 × 36,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,058.08x = 6,654,664,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,654,664,986.88/120,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,428.71

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