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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,027, 186,040.51 and 36,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,027, 186,040.51 and 36,475 is: 54,712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,027 : 186,040.51 = 36,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,027/186,040.51 = 36,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,027x = 186,040.51 × 36,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,027x = 6,785,827,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,827,602.25/124,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,712.50

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