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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,558.67, 191,271.82 and 37,589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,558.67, 191,271.82 and 37,589.74 is: 56,365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,558.67 : 191,271.82 = 37,589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,558.67/191,271.82 = 37,589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,558.67x = 191,271.82 × 37,589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,558.67x = 7,189,857,983.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189,857,983.13/127,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,365.11

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