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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,529.52, 204,828.80 and 38,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,529.52, 204,828.80 and 38,033.52 is: 57,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,529.52 : 204,828.80 = 38,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,529.52/204,828.80 = 38,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,529.52x = 204,828.80 × 38,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,529.52x = 7,790,360,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,790,360,261.38/136,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,059.90

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