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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,410.82, 188,133.88 and 36,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,410.82, 188,133.88 and 36,671 is: 55,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,410.82 : 188,133.88 = 36,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,410.82/188,133.88 = 36,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,410.82x = 188,133.88 × 36,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,410.82x = 6,899,057,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,057,513.48/125,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,011.66

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