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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,996.19, 191,977.37 and 38,036.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,996.19, 191,977.37 and 38,036.98 is: 57,050.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,996.19 : 191,977.37 = 38,036.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,996.19/191,977.37 = 38,036.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,996.19x = 191,977.37 × 38,036.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,996.19x = 7,302,239,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,239,383.14/127,996.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,050.44

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