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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,621.52, 192,977.64 and 39,897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,621.52, 192,977.64 and 39,897.36 is: 59,860.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,621.52 : 192,977.64 = 39,897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,621.52/192,977.64 = 39,897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,621.52x = 192,977.64 × 39,897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,621.52x = 7,699,298,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,298,375.03/128,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,860.11

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