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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,526.69, 185,289.50 and 30,033.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,526.69, 185,289.50 and 30,033.25 is: 45,049.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,526.69 : 185,289.50 = 30,033.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,526.69/185,289.50 = 30,033.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,526.69x = 185,289.50 × 30,033.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,526.69x = 5,564,845,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,845,725.71/123,526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,049.74

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