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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,033, 187,549.50 and 37,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,033, 187,549.50 and 37,481 is: 56,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,033 : 187,549.50 = 37,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,033/187,549.50 = 37,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,033x = 187,549.50 × 37,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,033x = 7,029,542,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,029,542,809.50/125,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,221.50

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