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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,186.76, 195,283.38 and 36,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,186.76, 195,283.38 and 36,689 is: 55,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,186.76 : 195,283.38 = 36,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,186.76/195,283.38 = 36,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,186.76x = 195,283.38 × 36,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,186.76x = 7,164,751,928.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,164,751,928.82/130,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,034.41

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