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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,026, 186,039.01 and 36,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,026, 186,039.01 and 36,474 is: 54,711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,026 : 186,039.01 = 36,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,026/186,039.01 = 36,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,026x = 186,039.01 × 36,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,026x = 6,785,586,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,586,850.74/124,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,711.00

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