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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,747.72, 191,653.98 and 38,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,747.72, 191,653.98 and 38,997.64 is: 58,506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,747.72 : 191,653.98 = 38,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,747.72/191,653.98 = 38,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,747.72x = 191,653.98 × 38,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,747.72x = 7,474,052,916.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,474,052,916.61/127,747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,506.35

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