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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,662.23, 180,993.35 and 37,562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,662.23, 180,993.35 and 37,562.71 is: 56,344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,662.23 : 180,993.35 = 37,562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,662.23/180,993.35 = 37,562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,662.23x = 180,993.35 × 37,562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,662.23x = 6,798,600,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798,600,530.16/120,662.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,344.07

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