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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,421.77, 195,632.66 and 36,928.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,421.77, 195,632.66 and 36,928.33 is: 55,392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,421.77 : 195,632.66 = 36,928.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,421.77/195,632.66 = 36,928.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,421.77x = 195,632.66 × 36,928.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,421.77x = 7,224,387,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,224,387,427.26/130,421.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,392.50

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