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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,086.76, 189,132.84 and 37,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,086.76, 189,132.84 and 37,342.08 is: 56,013.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,086.76 : 189,132.84 = 37,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,086.76/189,132.84 = 37,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,086.76x = 189,132.84 × 37,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,086.76x = 7,062,613,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,613,641.91/126,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,013.92

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