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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,421.84, 188,150.40 and 36,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,421.84, 188,150.40 and 36,682 is: 55,028.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,421.84 : 188,150.40 = 36,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,421.84/188,150.40 = 36,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,421.84x = 188,150.40 × 36,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,421.84x = 6,901,732,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,732,972.80/125,421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,028.16

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