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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,524.06, 188,287.62 and 36,779.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,524.06, 188,287.62 and 36,779.37 is: 55,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,524.06 : 188,287.62 = 36,779.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,524.06/188,287.62 = 36,779.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,524.06x = 188,287.62 × 36,779.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,524.06x = 6,925,099,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,925,099,405.28/125,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,169.50

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